Reference Number: ARC-NRE 41
Description
- The student will work on a project funded by the Water Research Commission that will involve developing a remote sensing groundwater monitoring system for South Africa that will form part of the Water Research Observatory.
- The degree will be completed through the University of Pretoria’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
Requirements
- MSc Degree in groundwater management, agronomy, soil science, geography, environmental sciences, water science, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative fields.
- Experience working with remotely sensed imagery and a sound understanding of the soil water balance and hydrological cycle
- Programming experience with Python, R or a similar language is essential, and experience with Github will be an added advantage
- Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- A valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.
Enquiries: Specialist Researcher: Dr M Van der Laan: Tel: 012 310 2500
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MARCH 2025
A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance (as well as competency and leadership assessments).
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 Employment Equity Act.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees, certified copies of certificates, supporting documents and a copy of driver’s license must be attached on the form.
A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.
- Work Level: Junior
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary: Market Related
- Duration: 3 Years +
- EE Position: No
- Location: Pretoria
