Location: Potchefstroom
Position: Senior Researcher: Entomology
Job Purpose
The Senior Researcher is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and managing projects, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and strategic planning for future needs. This role involves coordinating project plans with the Research Team Manager, managing project facilities, materials, and equipment, and overseeing technical projects. The Senior Researcher independently conducts specialist research, provides technical support, and manages data collection. They perform advanced analysis and interpretation, compile detailed reports, and make recommendations. Additionally, they ensure compliance with quality standards and present results to stakeholders, offering expert advice and training.
Requirements:
? PhD in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, or Biological Science with Entomology as a major
? Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
? At least 8 relevant, approved peer-reviewed publications in Entomology
? Proven record of national and international scientific recognition
? Registration with a scientific professional body (advantageous)
? Knowledge of insect control in grain crops, insect rearing, and insect resistance (advantageous)
? Valid driver’s license
If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about advancing entomological research, we want to hear from you!
