Job Description

The ARC-Plant Health and Protection (ARC-PHP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria.

• Conduct yeast two-hybrid assays to study plant-virus protein-protein interactions.
• Generate banana mutants using DNA vector-based CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
• Molecular analysis of target genes using PCR, Sanger and high-throughput sequencing.
• Screen banana mutants for virus resistance.
• Support MSc and PhD students.
• Publish in reputable journals and present at scientific congresses

Job Requirements

• PhD in Plant Biotechnology/Plant pathology.
• Experience in proteomics is mandatory.
• Experience in plant transformation and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing is desirable.
• Proven record of publication of scientific papers.

Enquiries: Dr Tendekai Mahlanza Tel: 012 808 8195
CLOSING DATE: 04 February 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 and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of ARC Employment Equity Plan. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes to Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license must be attached.
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.
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