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Department Of Agriculture Funded Postdoc Researcher : Agrometeorology - Carbon Management

Department Of Agriculture Funded Postdoc Researcher : Agrometeorology - Carbon Management

The Agricultural Research CouncilPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Description

  • Oversee the development of an agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction plan.
  • Manage stakeholder engagements for the GHG emissions reduction plan.
  • Lead the estimation of GHG emissions in the agricultural sector.
  • Lead climate change mitigation scenario exercises for the agricultural sector.
  • Collect and analyze primary and secondary data.
  • Write reports and scientific articles.
  • Present research results at scientific conferences.

Requirements

  • PhD degree in Agrometeorology / Sustainable Agriculture / Environmental Science / Environmental Management.
  • Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
  • Strong background in carbon management and greenhouse gas emissions research.
  • Strong skills in science-policy interface.
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Willingness to travel to rural farming areas.
  • Valid drivers licence (code 08 / EB).
  • Enquiries : Dr ME Moeletsi Tel :

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 02 JULY 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 drivers 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

    Student / Graduate

    Job Type

    Contract

    Salary

    Market Related

    Duration

    3 Years

    EE Position

    No

    Location

    Pretoria

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