Job Reference Number: ARC-PDP0002
Department: Human Resource Development
Industry: Graduates
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R160 000,00 - R160 000,00
The ARC seeks to equip young graduates with knowledge of, skills in, and exposure to the Agricultural field (plant science, animal sciences, biotechnology, engineering, and Economics) and related fields by providing bursaries to currently registered or prospective students studying toward a doctoral degree (Ph.D) in any South African University.
Job Description
PLANT SCIENCES
- Agronomy
- Plant pathology/Virology
- Microbiology
- Plant Breeding
- Soil & Water
- Horticulture
- Analytical Chemistry
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Entomology
- Earth Observation
- Mycology Crop Protection
- Agro-Processing & Product Development
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Remote Sensing
- Bacteriology & Crop Protection
- Marker Assisted Breeding
- Data Science
- Environmental Restoration
- Mine Rehabilitation Crop Protection
- Nematology
- Weed Sciences
ANIMAL SCIENCES
- Sero-Diagnosis of Bacteria Disease
- Food Science/Technology
- Reproductive Physiology
- Animal Science.
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Meat Science
- Animal Nutrition
- Rangeland or Pasture Science
- Immunology
- Food Safety
- Classical Virology
- Aquaculture
- Zoology
BIOTECHNOLOGY
- Bioinformatics
- Genome Engineering Novel Crop Development in Plants
- Molecular Breeding in Plants
- Molecular Pathology in Plants and Animals
- Biofuels And Renewable Energy
- Plant Tissue Culture and Food Safety
- Classical Virology
- Aquaculture
- Zoology
- Life Sciences
- Animal Health
- Molecular Biology
- Ethnoveterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Biochemistry
- Veterinary Technology
- Taxonomy
- Genetics
- Veterinary Virology
- Toxicology
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Intellectual Property and Commercialisation
- Environmental & Natural Resources Management
- Agricultural Extension
- Information Systems
- Econometrics
- Socio-Economics
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Irrigation Engineering
- Farm Structures and Farm Infrastructure
- Post-Harvest and Agro-Processing
- Agrometeorology
- Bio-resource Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Precision Agriculture
- Renewable Energy
Job Requirements
Minimum Bursary Requirements
- Masters Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field
- Registered or accepted to study a doctoral (Ph.D) qualification in Agricultural Sciences or a related field in a South African University.
Terms
- The bursary will be payable in 12 monthly instalments after signing a contract; students will be expected to settle their study fees, accommodation, transport, food, and/or any other expenses.
- Students will be allocated a mentor from the ARC to assist them with real-life research projects for their studies.
- Students will be expected to attend workplace training during academic holidays or times discussed with the mentor.
- Payment of the bursary award will depend on submitting a valid proof of registration.
VALUE OF BURSARY PER ANNUM
Masters: R 160 000 Non-Taxable
Enquiries: Mr. Ndikho Mbuce or Ms. Nebreska Heyns Tel: 012 427 9815/9858 or via email: arcpdp@arc.agric.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 OCTOBER 2024
Successful applicants will be subject to a positive security clearance, and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of the Employment Equity Act.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, proof of registration/acceptance by the university, and at least three contactable referees) attached to the form.
NB: The Bursary Offer is open to South African Citizens who are studying in a South African university.
Applications will be saved in our student database and retrieved as and when opportunities become available. The company has the right not to appoint.
