• Full Time
  • Roodeplaat, Gauteng, South Africa

Agricultural Research Council

Researcher In Vitro Propagation (Roodeplaat)

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Position Type: Full Time
Education Requirement: PhD in Plant Physiology, Biotechnology, or related field
Experience: 3+ years in plant tissue culture research
Location: Roodeplaat, Gauteng

About ARC

Committed to “Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development.” As South Africa’s principal agricultural research institution, we focus on innovation and sustainable solutions for the agricultural sector.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

  • Manage research projects from planning to implementation
  • Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management
  • Coordinate team activities and project reporting

Research & Innovation

  • Conduct advanced plant tissue culture studies
  • Develop innovative propagation techniques
  • Drive commercialization of research outputs

Collaboration & Development

  • Build national research partnerships
  • Supervise postgraduate students
  • Mentor junior staff members

Funding & Growth

  • Secure research grants and external funding
  • Develop revenue-generating analytical services

Essential Qualifications

  • PhD in relevant biological science field
  • 3+ years’ hands-on tissue culture experience
  • Proven track record of published research
  • Experience in project and financial management
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Professional registration advantageous

Application Notice

Never pay any fees for recruitment processes. Submit applications through official ARC channels only.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply through the ARC online recruitment portal. Applications must include:

  • Comprehensive CV
  • Academic transcripts
  • List of publications
  • Three professional references

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