Postdoctoral Fellowship: Agronomy Three Years Fixed Term Contract (Roodeplaat) at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Design and execute experiments or studies aligned with the ARC research agenda.
• Analyse data and interpret results using appropriate methodologies
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary or cross-institutional research initiatives.
• Write and submit articles to peer-reviewed journals.
• Present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Mentor postgraduate (MSc/PhD) students or interns.
• Data analysis.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and research grant applications.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and seminars to build skills in areas like project management, scientific writing, or advanced research techniques.
• Engage in collaborative research and knowledge exchange.
• Submit regular progress reports to supervisors.
• Compliance to Research integrity and ethics.

Requirements

Requirements

• PhD (awarded within the last 5 years) in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Plant Production or a related field.
• Two (2) peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REMUNARATION

• R350 000 per annum (taxable)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 01 OCTOBER 2025