RESEARCHER: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Description
▪Initiate/manage research on molecular markers in tropical and subtropical fruit trees.
▪Write publications/present research outcomes of relevance to subtropical fruit growers, industries and the scientific community.
▪Provide leadership and mentoring to research technicians, assistants and students.
▪Develop tools for molecular breeding and marker assisted selection in fruit trees.
▪Liaise with growers, industry technical officers and national and provincial government.
Requirements
▪PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology.
▪Relevant experience of 5 years in a scientific research environment studying molecular markers in plants.
▪In depth knowledge of Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology with a particular emphasis on molecular marker technologies.
▪Proven record of at least 5 scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences and symposia.
▪Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.
▪Proven history of collaboration at national level.
▪Proven history of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising researchers and students.
▪Proven history of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
▪Proficiency in MS office suite.
▪Code EB driver’s license.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 JUNE 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Education:
- Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
- scientific research environment: 5 years (Required)
- studying molecular markers in plants.: 5 years (Required)
- Plant Biotechnology/Plant Molecular Biology: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Code EB driver’s license (Required)
Location:
- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/06/10
