senior researcher agronomy

4 days ago

Zamfara State, Nigeria The Agricultural Research Council Full time

Project Management & Coordination

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects

  • Project planning and Initiation.
  • Equipment and Research Materials.
  • Project Human Resources.
  • Project Finances.
  • Risk Management and Mitigation.
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.

Research, Development, and Innovation

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects

  • Invention.
  • Translation.
  • Commercialization.
  • Adoption and Use.

Research Collaboration

The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of

  • Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
  • Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.

Human Capacity Building

The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of

  • Project staff and students.

  • Self.

  • PhD in Horticulture / Plant Production or related discipline.

  • At least five years post PhD experience in vegetable crop production under protection.
  • Authored or co-authors a minimum of 12 peer review publications relevant to the position.
  • Experience in controlled-environment agriculture and nutrient film technique will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in generating external income for research projects.
  • Experience in mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students.
  • Proven record of writing proposals and accomplishment for generating external income for projects.
  • Proven record for initiation, planning and execution of research projects, personnel management and financial management of projects.
  • Proven track record of mentoring and supervising/co-supervising MSc and PhD students.
  • NRF rating of at least C1 will be an added advantage.
  • Valid driver's license.

Enquiries: Dr Mariette Truter, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR THE APPLICATION: 03 NOVEMBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

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