SASRI: Graduate / Internship Programmes 2015

Closing Date: 10 November 2014

Introduction

The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is a world renowned agricultural research institute conducting research for the sugar industry. There are a number of different research projects that take place at SASRI which are clustered into four multidisciplinary programmes, namely; Variety Improvement, Crop Protection, Crop Performance & Management and System Design and Optimisation. SASRI is currently looking for a graduate in the field of Biotech/Pathology for 2015. The successful candidate will be working with a Senior Scientist in developing a combined in vitro mutagenic prot oco l and testing of various stress induced toxic metabolites for their effects on ca llus growth and plantlet regeneration both aspects based on tissue culture.

Purpose of Programme

• Provide workplace experience to graduates allowing them practical exposure that will enrich their academic training, enhancing future employability.
• Provide additional skills development training that will stimulate personal and professional growth, provide life skills and boost work readiness (Basic Business, Technical and Life Skills Training) through formal mentorship