Research Coordinator In Sorghum Breeding And Sugar Beet Agronomy

Listing reference: ukzn_000836

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, RESEARCH COORDINATOR IN SORGHUM BREEDING AND SUGAR BEET AGRONOMY, INDEFINITE FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT, AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT, SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE, PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUS.

The African Centre for Crop Improvement within the School of Agriculture and Science has a research coordinator position for specific projects in the area of sorghum breeding and sugar beet agronomy.

The incumbent will be required to work closely with the project leaders in the Center to manage the project in its practical implementation; manage plant breeding and agronomic research in tunnels, fields and glasshouses at multiple research sites; and provide assistance in reporting to the funder on project progress.

The incumbent will report to the Director: African Centre for Crop Improvement.

Minimum requirements

• PhD or Master's Degree in Plant Breeding
• Five years of relevant work experience in the management of Plant Breeding or Plant Pathology projects
• Experience in the publication of scientific publications and technical report writing in the fields of plant breeding and genetics
• Knowledge of genetic and experimental designs and techniques in sorghum breeding and agronomy
• Experience in the use of statistical and genetic software
• A valid driving license for manual-shift, light vehicles

The appointment may be extended depending on continued funding from the external funder.

African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22 June 2026.

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