Reference: 101374
The closing date for applications is 23 August 2013Introduction :
Have a BTech/BSc Honours, Master?s or Doctorate in a discipline suitable for the areas of research indicated in the table below
Minimum Requirements :
No Desired Education...
Full Description :
100 Postgraduate Bursaries
for Science Graduates
(Master’s, Doctorate & Post-doctorate)
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is a Research and Development Institution of excellence in South Africa, which operates within the National System of Innovation. With its Professional Development Programme, the ARC intends to develop capacity within candidates through exposure to research, development methodologies and research management in an agricultural research environment.
Young, dynamic science graduates are invited to apply for a significant number of bursary opportunities with the ARC. If successful, you will be based for the duration of your studies at one of the ARC Institutes, depending on your discipline and mentor. You will work under mentorship on projects prescribed by the ARC, and will be registered for Master’s, Doctorate or Post-doctorate studies. If applicable, you may be expected to attend some courses at the university concerned. This call is for studies that will commence in January 2014.
To be considered for a bursary, you should:
• Have a BTech/BSc Honours, Master’s or Doctorate in a discipline suitable for the areas of research indicated in the table below
• Have evidence of significant academic achievement in previous studies
• Seek a long-term career in agricultural research
• Be able to appreciate diversity and facilitate positive change • Have excellent interpersonal skills and good professional conduct especially under work/study related pressure
• Be proactively involved in your own career development
• Be completely dedicated to the mentorship process • Be able to cope with pressure and to interact effectively in sensitive situations.
Plant Science
Agronomy/Crop Science; Plant Physiology; Weed Science; Conventional Plant Breeding; Horticulture; Post-Harvest; Plant Pathology and Biochemistry; Food Science; Viticulture; Entomology; Nematology; Biosystematics; Crop Protection:
Biocontrol, Integrated Pest and Disease Management
Soil Science & Engineering
GIS; Earth Observation; Soil and Water; Soil Surveying; Agrometeorology
Animal Science
Sero-diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases; Food Safety; Reproductive Physiology/Animal Science; Animal Breeding and Genetics; Meat Science; Animal Nutrition; Rangeland or Pasture Science; Bacteriology; Bioinformatics and Immunology; Molecular and
Classical Virology; Classical Parasitology and Entomology
Biotechnology
Statistical Genomics in Plants and Animals; Metagenomics; Proteomics and Metabolomics; Bioinformatics; Genome Engineering and Novel Crop Development in Plants; Molecular Pathology in Plants and Animals; Biofuels and Renewable Energy
Technology Transfer
Agricultural Extension; Agricultural Economics; Statistics; Mathematical Statistics; Biometry
Applications should include a detailed statement of interest and a detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, academic records, supporting documents, nationality and the details of 3 contactable academic referees). The relevant documents should be forwarded to Ms Lorraine Molope at the ARC-Central Office, PO Box 8783, Pretoria 0001, or hand delivered at the reception at the ARC Building at 1134 Park Street, Hatfield or faxed to (012) 430-5814. Applications can also be submitted electronically to Nebreska@arc.agric.za
The closing date for applications is 23 August 2013. The ARC reserves the right to determine the final number of bursaries to be awarded.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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