Agricultural Research Council Internship (2 Years Contract)
Deadline: 05 September 2024
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Agricultural Research Council Internship
Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is accepting applications for the Internship programme.
- INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: SOIL SCIENCE (TWO YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Description
- Soil, plant and water sample collection, preparation and storage.
- Soil nutrient analysis and fertilizer calculations.
- Designing and maintaining soil databases.
- Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing said data in a format that can be easily read by either human or machine.
- Using advanced computerized models (programming and statistical understanding) to extract the data needed.
- Assist with operation of laboratory instruments and field equipment.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or master’s degree (MSc) in Soil Science / GIS and Remote Sensing / Applied Agronomy or related field with subjects including Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Mathematics/Statistics.
- Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Willingness to travel to rural areas and farms
- Valid driver’s license (code 08/EB)
How to apply
To apply, visit Agricultural Research Council careers portal.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05 SEPTEMBER 2024
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