SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: ENTOMOLOGY

Research and innovation

• Conducts independent research as an internationally renowned specialist, mainly on, but not limited to, insect vector ecology and the pathogens they transmit.


• Identify, initiate, design, access funding and conduct research projects on insects of veterinary importance.


• Manage data capture, interpret and submit recommendations to research team.


• Compile detailed progress reports and approve final reports in fulfilment of contract requirements to external funders.


• Disseminate research results by presenting oral and poster contributions at national and international events.


• Publish popular, semi-scientific and peer-reviewed papers in journals with high impact factors, national and international.


• Referee scientific articles and project proposals for international journals and funding bodies. Willingness to serve on the editorial committee of international journals.