Semi-Commercial and Research Environment Magdeline Magoro ARC-API SAAFoST Career Road Show 30.09.2011.

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Semi-Commercial and Research Environment Magdeline Magoro ARC-API SAAFoST Career Road Show

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! Tel: Cell: