Principal Researcher Plant Breeding (Roodeplaat)

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Job title : Principal Researcher Plant Breeding (Roodeplaat)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 02, 2025

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Description Identifies adaptive or new research needs (needs analysis). Conducts independent and specialized research as an internationally renowned specialist. Conceptualizes and initiates new projects / project definition and develop research plan and writes proposals. Leads trends in research with specialist knowledge, impact and influence. Test innovations through excellent quality research experiments and tests.  Manages/oversees data capture of own and oversee that of team members and shows specialized analysis, interpretation and recommendations.  Promote evidence-based policy making through sharing of research findings in manner that is accessible to the public and policy makers.  Markets research expertise at national and international platforms to increase visibility of the ARC brand in order to enhance income generation and innovation from partnerships. Builds national and international multi-disciplinary, multilateral and multi-institutional research collaboration networks. Identifies and pursue strategic research collaboration opportunities. Mentors' fellow researchers and postgraduate students.
Requirements PhD or DSc in plant breeding, genetics, genomics or related discipline. A combination of one or more of these is an added advantage.  More than 10 years' experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post Ph.D. and a proven international record of accomplishment At least 40 pear reviewed publications in recognized international journals. Managerial qualifications will be an added advantage. Proven track record of research project management. Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme. Proven record of international funding and participation in international projects. At a minimum be the PI or SA lead. Proven record of accomplishment of research leadership as a principal researcher in the specialized field of expertise with extensive publication record.  Registration with scientific and professional bodies is an added advantage. Proven record of accomplishment of being an invited international speaker or being involved/invited as participant in international events of high importance.  Proven record of accomplishment that expertise and scientific standing is acknowledged at international level. Magnitude of measurable outcomes should be on international level with a clear record of accomplishment of high quality and high impact. The principal researcher leads an international field with high impact quality research. Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising other researchers and students' development. Supervise or co-supervise two Post docs, three x PhD and four x M.Sc. every 5 years with an emphasis on critical and scarce skills. Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise. NRF rating will be an added advantage. Valid drivers' license.

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