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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 


​ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER PLANT VIROLOGY
Roodeplaat
Job Reference Number: ARC-VIMP0965
Department: 09 - RVOPI
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position(s) at Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP), Roodeplaat, Pretoria.
 
Job Description
  • Supports the management of research, development and innovation.
  • Plan and undertake research on Plant Pathology, with a focus on viral diseases of vegetables, industrial crops and medicinal plants.
  • Plan and undertake research and development of conventual and rapid detection techniques and characterisation of viral pathogens.
  • Analyse data generated through Sanger and High throughput sequencing (molecular data analysis).
  • Manage research projects and allocated resources.
  • Actively sources new national research opportunities and funding.
  • Contribute to diagnostic and advisory services.
 
Job Requirements
  • MSc in Microbiology, Plant Virology, Plant Pathology, or related disciplines.
  • Three years’ relevant research experience in plant virology related activities (traditional and advanced techniques).
  • Experience in general plant virology, molecular biology and bioinformatic analysis will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in disease diagnosis and pathogen characterization will be an added advantage.
  • Authored or co-authored of peer-reviewed publications relevant to the position will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills, with an ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
  • A valid driver’s license.
 
Enquiries: Dr Julia Mulabisana, Tel: (012) 808 8049





​CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 23 MAY 2025
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance.
Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees.  Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organization reserves the right not to appoint.
 
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