Agricultural Research Council Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research and technical activities of multiple projects.
• Participates in planning and coordinating glasshouse, field and laboratory experiments.
• Carry out data collection, capturing, and basic analysis under supervision.
• Participates in the identification and development of new business opportunities.
• Participate in the successful transfer of scientific technology i.e. compilation of reports, oral and poster presentations.
• Pro-actively provide technical input within the context of the research project/s.
• Contribute to research by rendering desired support to research staff and optimise the utilisation of resources allocated to projects.
• Utilise and maintain facilities, apparatus and equipment.
• Comply to Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

A 3 year National Diploma / Degree in:

• Agriculture
• Biotechnology
• Crop Production
• Genetics
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Science
• Molecular Biology
• or related fields.

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of maintenance of equipment and infrastructure needed for research.
• Understanding of basic principles of research.
• Flexible and strong willingness to learn.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.