Taruvinga Badza
Agricultural Scientist/Researcher
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Postdoctoral Fellow with over seven years in transdisciplinary research experience. Documented publication record in high impact peer-reviewed journals and analyzed results tailoring to possible future applications. Recent Ph.D graduate in agronomy with effective verbal and written communication skills to deliver excellent presentations and prepare written reports.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
02.2022 - Current
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major two international conferences.
- Conducted independent experimental research and development to attain short and long-term objectives.
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
03.2016 - 12.2020
- Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Met with students during and after office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
- Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
Agric Extension Training Officer & Agronomist
Ministry of Agriculture
Masvingo
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared yearly, monthly and bi-weekly of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Managed a team of 21 employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
Education
Ph.D. - Agronomy
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 08.2015 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Crop Science
Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands 09.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management And Agriculture
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe 09.2007 - 11.2010
National Diploma - Agricultural Sciences
Midlands State University
Gweru, Zimbabwe 09.2001 - 07.2004
Skills
Research Methodologies
Research
Research Support
Project Management
Scientific Writing
Written and oral communication
Data analysis
Interdisciplinary Coordination
Affiliations
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
- South African Society of Crop Production (SASCP)
References
To be supplied on request
Work Availability
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Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Lecturer
University of Pretoria
03.2016 - 12.2020
Ph.D. - Agronomy
University of Pretoria
08.2015 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Crop Science
Wageningen University & Research
09.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management And Agriculture
Midlands State University
09.2007 - 11.2010
Agric Extension Training Officer & Agronomist
Ministry of Agriculture
01.2007 - 08.2012
National Diploma - Agricultural Sciences
Midlands State University
09.2001 - 07.2004