Wrc Funded Phd Student Bursary

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Pretoria, South Africa The Agricultural Research Council Full time

The student will work on a project funded by the Water Research Commission that will involve developing a remote sensing groundwater monitoring system for South Africa that will form part of the Water Research Observatory.
- The degree will be completed through the University of Pretoria’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
- MSc Degree in groundwater management, agronomy, soil science, geography, environmental sciences, water science, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative fields.
- Experience working with remotely sensed imagery and a sound understanding of the soil water balance and hydrological cycle
- Programming experience with Python, R or a similar language is essential, and experience with Github will be an added advantage
- Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- A valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.

**Enquiries: Specialist Researcher: Dr M Van der Laan: Tel: 012 310 2500**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MARCH 2025**

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.



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