Reference: 101374
The closing date for applications is 23 August 2013
Introduction :
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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