• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Agricultural Research Council

Research Scientist: Plant Breeding (Legume Crops)

Agricultural Research Council | Fixed-Term Contract (3 Years)

Location: Loskop Research Station, Groblersdal, Mpumalanga

Position type: Contract
Education requirement: PhD in Plant Breeding/Genetics
Experience needed: 3+ years post-master’s research experience
Specialization: Agriculture/Research

About Our Organization

As South Africa’s leading agricultural research institution, we drive excellence in developing innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. Our team works to advance food security through cutting-edge plant breeding programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead research initiatives in legume crop improvement programs
  • Manage germplasm collection and develop elite plant varieties
  • Design and implement field trials using classical & molecular techniques
  • Secure research funding and manage project resources
  • Produce scientific publications and technical reports

Essential Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Plant Breeding or related discipline
  • Proven experience in plant genetic improvement
  • Strong background in experimental

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