SUMMARY:
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Researcher Biotechnology
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Molecular Biology.
- Relevant experience of 3 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 3 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' students.
- Proven history of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.
- Proficiency in MS office suite.
- Code EB driver’s license.
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.
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