Department Of Agriculture Funded Postdoc Researcher: Agrometeorology Carbon Management
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job 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.
- 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 driver's licence (code 08/EB).
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 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.
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Job IdJD1448434
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned