Curator at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
To contribute to the strategic direction of the collections and library and biodiversity information management, in collaboration with the Collections and Biodiversity Information Managers and Senior Librarian.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and science advancement, collections building and capacity developmentContribute to Collections and Information Management

Minimum Qualification:

• Doctoral Degree / NQF 10

Minimum Experience:

• 2-3 years

• PhD in Zoology, with preferred specialisation in Ichthyology

Experience:

• Two years post PhD research experienceRecognised expertise in fish taxonomy, with extensive knowledge of African marine and freshwater fish species
• Proven publication record (minimum of 6 ISI papers), with demonstrated expertise in integrative taxonomic, with an emphasis on fish
• Experience with natural history collections (minimum 5years)
• Knowledge of fish systematics, taxonomy and museum curation
• Knowledge of other taxonomic groups (added advantage)Management experience (added advantage)

Knowledge:

• Ability to identify freshwater and marine fishes of southern Africa
• Knowledge of the biodiversity issues and research needs for freshwater and marine systems in southern Africa, with a clear vision for future research and expansion of the collections
• Documented experience in planning, leading, coordinating and executing field surveys
• Financial knowledge and experience (SCM processes and budget management)
• Good knowledge of curatorial systems of wet museum collections

The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, theprovision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields ofscience and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) is a National Research Facility of the NRF. NRF-SAIAB undertakes thestudy of African aquatic biodiversity and provides research infrastructure to the broader research community in Southern Africa. Thisincludes specialised laboratories, vessels, natural history collections, remote observation platforms, seafloor mapping capabilities, andfish tracking arrays. Although NRF-SAIAB's headquarters are in Makhanda, the institute also has offices in Gauteng, Gqeberha and Durban