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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
 
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation in support of the agricultural sector. It provides diagnostic, laboratory, analytical, agricultural engineering services, post-harvest technology development, agrochemical evaluation, consultation and advisory services, food processing technology services as well as various surveys and training interventions. Through its wider network of research campuses and experimental farms, the ARC provides a strong scientific base and a broadly distributed technology transfer capacity to the entire agricultural industry in South Africa.
 
 
The ARC-Natural Resources and Engineering (ARC-NRE) seeks to appoint a highly experienced and dynamic person to the following positions:

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1. SENIOR RESEARCHER: AGROMETEOROLOGY IN ARCADIA, PRETORIA
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Conduct research and manage projects on agro meteorology and greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sector,
 Evaluate research needs and develop winning research proposals in collaboration with other scientists,
 Conduct technology transfer activities related to carbon management in the AFOLU sector,
 Acquire and maintain research equipment, computers, peripherals and specialized software,
 Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals, newsletters, conference proceedings and other media,
 Mentor young scientists, technicians, postgraduate students and discharge duties in a multidisciplinary research team.


Requirements:
 PhD in Agro Meteorology / Meteorology / Environmental Sciences,
 Five 5 years’ post-PhD research experience,
 Proven research background in agriculture and climate related disciplines,
 Extensive knowledge of GHG emissions in the AFOLU sector and proven ability to conduct and supervise GHG emissions research,
 Eight (8) relevant peer-reviewed publications on GHG emissions research in Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journals,
 Track record of attracting externally funded research projects,
 Ability to work with communities,
 Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods,
 Good communication skills written and verbal,
 Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB).
 
Enquiries: Dr ME Moeletsi, Tel (012) 310 -2500
 
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2. RESEARCHER: ANALYTICAL SOIL CHEMISTRY (RE-ADVERTISED)
 
Key Performance Areas:
 Grow the Soil Science division as a whole, and the Analytical Services unit in particular;
 Provide relevant soil chemical inputs to research projects and advise on a range of soil and other analyses,
 Project management and recruitment of funding in an agricultural and natural resource environment, both nationally and internationally,
 Monitoring and evaluation of analytical processes, and maintenance of scientific quality standards,
 Assist with acquisition and maintenance of research and analytical equipment, computers, peripherals and specialized software,
 Compile analytical reports for clients,
 Contribute to reporting research findings in scientific articles,
 Mentoring young scientists, technicians and postgraduate students and discharging duties in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural research team.
 
Requirements:
 PhD in Soil Science, specialising in soil chemistry,
 The candidate must further have a proven research background in a soil (or related) laboratory environment,
 Knowledge of a wide range of analytical instrumentation, including ICP-MS and ICP-OES;
 Experience of supervising and managing within research projects,
 Experience of SANAS accreditation procedure would be an advantage,
 A proven ability to secure national and international external research grant funding;
 Good communication skills, written and verbal,
 Valid driver’s licence code 08/EB.
 
Enquiries: Dr DG Paterson, Tel (012) 310 -2500
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 December 2021
 
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to South African citizens.
 
Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (including certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s licence and nationality - N.B. non-RSA citizens / work permit holders must attach certified copies), as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees, must be e-mailed to ISCWCV@arc.agric.za

A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response within four (4) weeks of the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
 
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity. The company has the right not to appoint.