• Full Time
  • Agriculture / Agro-Allied, South Africa

Agricultural Research Council

Researcher – Aquaculture (Fixed Term Contract)

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

ARC Vision: “Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development”

Position Details

  • Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
  • Location: Irene, Gauteng
  • Education Requirement: PhD in Aquaculture/Animal Science (or MSc with 5+ years experience)
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in research environment
  • Field: Agriculture/Research

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage national research projects
  • Develop project budgets and resource plans
  • Secure funding through research proposals
  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary research teams
  • Conduct field research and data analysis
  • Publish findings in scientific journals
  • Supervise junior staff and students
  • Present research at industry events

Candidate Requirements

  • PhD preferred (MSc considered with extensive experience)
  • Proven track record in aquaculture research
  • Experience managing research budgets
  • Strong publication history
  • Fundraising and proposal writing skills
  • Team leadership experience

Application Process

Qualified candidates should apply through the ARC recruitment portal at arc.mcidirecthire.com

Note: No application fees required. Candidates are advised to exercise caution against any payment requests during recruitment processes.

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