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Researcher/Gene Banks): Plant Improvement Jobs in Nelspruit, South Africa at The Agricultural Research Council
Position: RESEARCHER (GENE BANKS): PLANT IMPROVEMENT (THREE YEARS (3) FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Along with gene bank manager, manage field and nursery gene bank blocks at TSC research farms.
Maintain existing gene bank database and upgrade to meet international norms in the field.
Expand scope of existing field gene banks to include laboratory-based storage solutions using in vitro technologies.
Ability to work in the field and laboratory.
Compile monthly and quarterly progress reports in the form of written reports and presentations.
Identify research opportunities and implement improved gene bank management technologies.
Collects, captures and processes data.
Provide leadership to Research Technicians, Assistants and Students.
Good communication skills to liaise with Researchers, Research Support Assistants and Farm Managers for daily activities.
Write popular/scientific publications and present research outcomes.
Title: Researcher/Gene Banks): Plant Improvement
Company: The Agricultural Research Council
Location: Nelspruit, South Africa
Category: Research/Development (Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist)
