Semi-Commercial and Research Semi-Commercial and Research EnvironmentEnvironment

Magdeline MagoroMagdeline Magoro

ARC-APIARC-API

SAAFoST Career Road ShowSAAFoST Career Road Show

30.09.201130.09.2011

Why research as a career• A high number – highly-skilled, expert

researchers and scientists ~ retiring stages

• Young researchers ~ highly in demand

• Programmes ~ train agricultural graduates -researchers

• Internship and PDP (Professional Development Programme) bursary (post graduate fees, research project fund & monthly allowance)

Contd …..• Research environment ~ good for career

development

• Acquire in-depth knowledge - field of study

• Surrounded by expert scientists, senior researchers, junior researchers, research technicians

• Completion of post graduate studies ~Appointed as a researcher

What to expect in this career

• Apply for funding (project proposal): NRF, DST, SAPPO, RMRD SA

• Conduct research (field of study), project management,

• Financial management of project (budgeting)• Collaborate with other researchers: Sensory

evaluation, Microbial analyses & shelf-life, Proximate Chemical analyses, statistical analyses

Contd…..• Presentation of research results ~ scientific

congresses and symposiums (Poster/oral presentations)

• Submission of research results to research project funders

• Final report of the research project (Thesis, Scientific articles, patents ~ commercialisation of research project results)

Technology transfer

• Render services/training courses required from time to time by clients (farmers, industry staff e.g. reps, SMME)

• Attend workshops, symposiums, lectures and congresses & deliver papers/posters there

• Be paid-up member of SAAFoST! & keep yourself updated in your field!

Thanks to SAAFoST for this opportunity!

magdeline@arc.agric.zahttp://www.arc.agric.za

Tel: 012 672 9336Cell: 072 293 6931