Senior Researcher - Agronomy (Potchefstroom)

ARC Vision "Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development" The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for its excellence in its core area of business. ARC Mission "The Agricultural Research Council is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector."Description Project Management & Coordination Coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects Project planning and Initiation Equipment and Research Materials Project Human Resources Project Finances Risk Management and Mitigation Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out Research, Development, and Innovation Coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects Invention Translation Commercialization Adoption and Use Research Collaboration Coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships Human Capacity Building The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of Project staff and students . Mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years. At a minimum 5 students graduated under supervisor/co-supervision at time of appointment Self Requirements PhD in Agronomy, Production Systems, Plant Sciences or related discipline. At least 5 years post PhD experience. At least 5 years' experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post Ph.D. and a proven national record and moving to international record of accomplishment. Minimum 12 approved peer review publications relevant to the position. Proven track record of mentoring and supervising two MSc and two PhD students in every 5 years and other research staff. Proven record of accomplishment for generating external income for programme and projects in programme. Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects. Registration with a relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage. NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage Valid driver's license.