Researcher Biotechnology

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

SSC000921/MS

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

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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