ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Providing strategic research direction for the Soil Science programme in harmony with the ARC’s Strategic Plan.
Pro-active personnel management in terms of application and effective utilization to maintain and strengthen the core of expertise within the Soil Science discipline.
Recruitment of funding and project management and in an agricultural and natural resource environment, both nationally and internationally,
Acquisition and maintenance of research equipment, computers, peripherals and specialized software.
Monitoring and evaluation of research and technology development projects, and maintenance of scientific quality standards.
Mentoring young scientists/technicians/postgraduate students and discharging duties in a multidisciplinary research team.
Scientific networking, both nationally and internationally.
Technology transfer.
Requirements
PhD in Soil Science/Agronomy (or equivalent).
The candidate must have a proven research background across various fields in Soil Science.
Ability to work with communities and conduct fieldwork.
Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods.
Experience in student supervision and mentoring.
Registration with SACNASP (or evidence that registration could be obtained).
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