Description

• Conduct research on diagnostic assay development for molecular and serological tests.
• Provide research support in tick colony maintenance and tick research.
• Research on tick and disease epidemiology, taxonomy and systematics.
• Conduct research on Acaricide Resistance.
• Perform research, manage data, capture, analyse, interpret results, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Compile detailed reports and seek approval for final reports.
• Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions.
• Publish popular, semi-scientific and peer-reviewed papers.
• Seek networking opportunities.
• Attend scientific gathering and be aware of intellectual property.
• Management of projects: initiate, manage and contribute to national research projects.
• Management of human resources: identifies the need for human resources and manages them.
• To manage project budgets: is accountable for compiling and managing project budget.
• Develops business cases for all project expenditure requirements.
• Writes and submits research proposals: Sources new National research opportunities.
• Plans and co-ordinates research activities within single or multidisciplinary team.
• Identifies and manages resource needs.
• Identifies risks and mitigation plans within the research focus area.
• Maintain and manage assets from research activities.
• Human capacity development: Develops own capacity at an appropriate level. Identifies and participates in own learning opportunities. Supervise or co-supervise students.

Requirements

• PhD degree OR MSc with at least 5 years’ experience post MSc in Biological Sciences or similar fields.
• Three (3) years relevant experience post-degree
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications (minimum of 3-5).
• SAVC registration would be advantageous.
• A track record of supervising students and obtaining research funding would be beneficial.