Post Doctoral Fellow: Soil Spectroscopy X 1 Position (three Years: Fixed Term Contract)
Job Description
Conducting foundational and advanced research for a Post-doc level
Conducting soil sample collection, preparation, and analytical procedures
Applying fundamental soil and crop science principles to research challenges
Working consistently and reliably to produce high-quality, publishable research (three peer-review papers per year)
Developing expertise in soil spectral data acquisition and interpretation
Application of coding for data analysis, using programming languages such as R and/or Python
Conducting study leading for Honnours, MSc and PhD level studies
Training and teaching in soil spectroscopy, data science and coding
PhD degree in a relevant field such as Soil Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Data Analysis, or other similar quantitative disciplines, making them eligible for Post-Doctoral registration at the North-West University.
Applicants must be comfortable travelling to remote areas to collect data.
A strong academic background and a keen interest in research are essential.
Applicants must meet the requirements for a post-doctoral fellow at the North-West University.
Enquiries: Prof George van Zijl, Email:
george.vanzijl@nwu.ac.za
Dr Goodman Jezile, Email: jezileg@arc.agric.za
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 OCTOBER 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 organization reserves the right not to appoint.
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Job IdJD1562532
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Part Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationPretoria, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned