INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: SOIL SCIENCE (TWO YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 2024/08/23 Pretoria
Job Ref #: ARC-NRE13
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
Closing date: 05 September 2025
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital, and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector. The ARC strives to nurture and stimulate agricultural research skills of future scientists and researchers, who will in turn fill the scarce and critical skills gaps that exist within the
Description:
Soil, plant and water sample collection, preparation and storage.
Soil nutrient analysis and fertilizer calculations.
Designing and maintaining soil databases.
Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing said data in a format that can be easily read by either human or machine.
Using advanced computerized models (programming and statistical understanding) to extract the data needed.
Assist with operation of laboratory instruments and field equipment.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or master’s degree (MSc) in Soil Science / GIS and Remote Sensing / Applied Agronomy or related field with subjects including Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Mathematics/Statistics.
Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Willingness to travel to rural areas and farms
Valid driver's license (code 08/EB)
Enquiries: Dr G Jezile, Email: JezileG@arc.agric.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 SEPTEMBER 2024
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