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Researcher -Range Forage Herbarium (3 year contract) (Roodeplaat)

Agricultural Research CouncilZA

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Job title : Researcher -Range Forage Herbarium (3 year contract) (Roodeplaat)

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 23, 2025

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Strong knowledge of plant anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy.

Familiarity with Southern African flora.

Experience in herbarium practices and specimen curation.

Ability to use dichotomous keys and identification tools.

Proficiency in botanical nomenclature and the ICN (International Code of Nomenclature).

Fieldwork experience in diverse South African ecosystems.

Report writing and scientific publication skills (publishes semi-scientific and peer reviewed articles and publishes in journals with a high impact factor).

Use of taxonomic databases (e.g., BRAHMS platforms).

Mentor and supervise postgraduate students (MSc / PhD) in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields.

Initiate and manage national and international research collaborations and partnerships.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Manages data, captures and shows advanced analysis, interpretation, and recommendations.

Complies with all occupational health and safety regulations.

Requirements

PhD or DSc in Plant Taxonomy, Botany, Systematics or related fields with at least 3 years’ experience in a relevant scientific research environment, post MSc with a national record of accomplishment on the level of a researcher.

Minimum 3-5 peer reviewed publications or number of publications should be equivalent to what was required from master's and PhD level for their field respectively

Record of presenting research at national and / or international conferences.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with proposal writing, field-based research, and stakeholder coordination.

Proven record of generating research funding and collaborations.

Proven experience in working with large teams and on multiple projects at the same time.

Proven track record of PhD and / or DSc student supervision in relevant fields of study.

Must have a Driver’s license Code 8 or 10.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 23 OCTOBER 2025

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