SUMMARY:
Experience of insecticide application will be an advantage.
POSITION INFO:
My client if looking for a reseracher: insects ecology.
Key Performance Areas
• Evaluate and develop biological control agents from natural biodiversity as part of the sustainable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy for the management of agricultural crop pests of South Africa.
• Undertake both field- and laboratory-based research on the development of IPM strategies.
• Overseeing the mass-rearing of insect cultures and host plants at the Insectary in support of externally funded projects.
• Activity source new research opportunities and write proposals for funding.
• Publish and present research results in reputable scientific journals and at scientific congresses.
• Produce popular articles to create awareness regarding biodiversity and sustainable farming systems.
• Produce quarterly reports, annual reports, and client reports.
• Provide mentoring to technician staff, and supervision of postgraduate students.
Requirements:
• PhD with Entomology/Ecology (or similar) as the major, or MSc with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience of research undertaken in Biological Control using insects or Entomopathogenic nematodes will be an advantage.
• Experience of insecticide application will be an advantage.
• Experienced in research design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Proven record of publication of scientific papers, report writing, and compiling scientific and popular presentations.
• Willingness to undertake local fieldwork when required.
• Proven track record of writing proposals and securing funding.
• Experience in report writing, and facilitation in training events.
• Experience of networking and co-ordination of projects at national level.
• Proficiency in MS office Suite.
• A valid code B or EB driver’s license
