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Researcher Farmer Support, Commercialization And Enterprise Development (Roodeplaat)

Agricultural Research CouncilZA

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Job title : Researcher Farmer Support, Commercialization And Enterprise Development (Roodeplaat)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 09, 2025

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Assess the commercial potential of innovations or inventions.

Conduct market research and competitive analysis.

Perform technical and commercial due diligence.

Manage the transition from research to development to commercialization.

Develop commercialization strategies (e.g., licensing, startup creation, partnerships).

Define business models and go-to-market plans.

Identify and engage potential industry partners or licensees.

Negotiate terms for licensing, spinouts, and collaboration agreements.

Assist in the creation of spinouts, including business plan development and investor engagement.

Provide input on governance, funding, and operational models.

Work with IP / legal teams to manage patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property assets.

Support patent filing decisions based on commercial relevance.

Liaise with researchers, investors, legal teams, and business development units.

Build and manage industry and investor relationships.

Write reports, pitch decks, and funding proposals.

Requirements

PhD in Biotechnology, Agronomy, Plant Production, or closely- related field with knowledge on-omics.

At least 3 years’ experience on in chemical profiling of plant extracts, identification of chemical compounds (qualitative and quantitative analysis using LC-MS, GC-MS, etc.), post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher.

Proven record of peer reviewed scientific publications 3 - 5, relevant to chemical analysis of plant samples and identification of compounds.

Proven record of writing proposals.

Proven record for generating external income.

Proven record of participating as a speaker at conferences.

Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects.

Proven track record of mentoring and / or supervising / co-supervising students.

Record of national and / or international partnerships and / or networks.

Knowledge and experience with working on biologicals is essential.

Demonstrable experience in cultivation R&D is an added advantage.

Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Proficiency in Ms. Office Suite.

Facilitator and Assessor Certificates.

Registration with a scientific and professional body will be an added advantage.

Valid driver’s license.

CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATIONS : 08 OCTOBER 2025

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