ARC BURSARY PROGRAMME FOR MASTERS STUDIES IN AGRICULTURAL RELATED FIELDS

CLOSING DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2024

LOCATION: Across Country

STIPEND: R140 000,00 – R140 000,00

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ARC seeks to equip young graduates with knowledge of, skills in, and exposure to the Agricultural field (plant science, animal sciences, biotechnology, engineering, and Economics) and related fields by providing bursaries to currently registered or prospective students studying toward a masters degree in any South African University.

PLANT SERVICES

  • Agronomy
  • Plant pathology/Virology
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Breeding
  • Soil & Water
  • Horticulture 
  • Analytical Chemistry 
  • Geographic Information System (GIS) 
  • Entomology 
  • Earth Observation
  • Mycology Crop Protection
  • Agro-Processing & Product Development
  • Natural Products Chemistry 
  • Remote Sensing
  • Bacteriology & Crop Protection
  • Marker Assisted Breeding
  • Data Science 
  • Environmental Restoration 
  • Mine Rehabilitation Crop Protection 
  • Nematology
  • Weed Sciences

ANIMAL SCIENCES

  • Sero-Diagnosis of Bacteria Disease
  • Food Science/Technology
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Animal Science.
  • Animal Breeding and Genetics
  • Meat Science
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Rangeland or Pasture Science
  • Immunology
  • Food Safety
  • Classical Virology
  • Aquaculture
  • Zoology

BIOTECHNOLOGY

  • Bioinformatics
  • Genome Engineering Novel Crop Development in Plants
  • Molecular Breeding in Plants
  • Molecular Pathology in Plants and Animals
  • Biofuels And Renewable Energy
  • Plant Tissue Culture and Food Safety
  • Classical Virology
  • Aquaculture
  • Zoology
  • Life Sciences
  • Animal Health
  • Molecular Biology
  • Ethnoveterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Veterinary Technology
  • Taxonomy
  • Genetics
  • Veterinary Virology
  • Toxicology

MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS

  • Honours Degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field
  • Registered or accepted to study for Masters’ qualification in Agricultural Sciences or a related field in a South African University.

Enquiries: Mr. Ndikho Mbuce or Ms. Nebreska Heyns Tel: 012 427 9815/9858 or via email: arcpdp@arc.agric.za

Successful applicants will be subject to a positive security clearance, and 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 the Employment Equity Act.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and detailed CV (including certified copies of certificates, proof of registration/acceptance by the university, and at least three contactable referees) attached to the form.

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