SENIOR RESEARCHER: WATER SCIENCE: TRANDISCIPLINARY WETLAND RESEARCH (TWO YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

• Project management coordination: Initiates manage and participates in national and international research projects on wetland science.

• Plans and co-ordinates research: With multi- or transdisciplinary teams, conducts and participates in research projects, manages data collection and analysis, interpretations and recommendations for implementation.

• Scientific writing: Publishes peer reviewed articles with high impact and writes popular articles.

• Technology transfer: Disseminates research results, initiates, builds and maintain relationships with local, national and international stakeholders and strategic partners to secure funds.

• Scientific status requirements: Member of scientific society, perform research with impact.

• Human Resources: Manage and supervise research teams and technicians, co-supervise students, take responsibility for own performance career and development.

• Research – actively sources new research opportunities. Providing research direction in the division including cross-cutting team proposal writing, adoption of new technologies, establishing collaborative partnerships, leveraging scientific, networks, actively sourcing alternative income stream generation activities.

• Accountable for project budgets: Exercise quality control over project progress and outputs.

• Service delivery and facilities: Identifies the need for human resources, equipment and consumables and manages them accordingly.

• PhD Degree in Environmental Science/ Environmental Management or related field.

• At least five (5) years post PhD experience.

• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications.

• Meets peer norm requirements for specific fields of expertise, with a minimum (on average) of two peer reviewed publications per year.

• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks.

• Proven track record of strategic and operational planning skills and expertise.

• Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork.

• Experience in project management, postgraduate student supervision or mentoring.

• Experience in securing external income and projects.

• Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods.

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).

• A valid driver's license (code: 8/EB).

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

• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr AT Grundling, Tel: 012 310 2500

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23 JULY 2026

A 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 (as well as competency and leadership assessments).

Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.

A 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. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.