- Stellenbosch
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Academic Research
- Reference: AW05/266/1024
Vacancy Details
Employer: Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of AgriSciences
Department of Soil Science
Senior Research Assistant (Job Level 9)
(Two-year fixed-term contract)
Ref. AW05/266/1024
The Department of Soil Science is an integral part of the Plant and Soil programme at Stellenbosch University (SU), teaching core modules for students following this stream. The Department has a strong and growing postgraduate research programme with research projects aligned to both industry needs and global challenges. We deliver high quality graduates that are highly sought after in both the agricultural and environmental industries. In our research and teaching, we aim to provide scientific and objective solutions for the sustained use, management, and protection of our soil and water resources.
Duties:
• Managing fruit industry-funded (South Africa Wine, Citrus Research International and HORTGRO) soil water management research projects, as primary- or co-investigator.
• Planning and conducting field research in soil water management and soil physical quality in fruit cropping systems.
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting soil and plant data, and writing research reports and scientific papers.
• Developing research proposals focused on soil physical research and soil water management.
• Sourcing and managing external research funds from various industry funding bodies (South Africa Wine, Citrus Research International, South African Table Grape Industry and HORTGRO).
• Developing national and international research and industry partnerships and networks.
• Involvement with community interaction and farmer engagement projects.
• Involvement with administrative duties at departmental, Faculty and University level.
Required Skills
- Msc In Soil Science, With Specialisation In Soil Physics.
- Knowledge Of Soil And Plant Water Potentials And The Measurement Thereof.
- A Relevant Level Of Computer Literacy.
Candidate Requirements
Requirements:
• MSc in Soil Science, with specialisation in soil physics.
• Knowledge of soil and plant water potentials and the measurement thereof.
• Proven research experience in soil water management of wine grapes, table grapes, citrus and apples.
• Project management of industry-related research projects (as primary-investigator or co-investigator).
• Experience and knowledge of most recent irrigation technologies (low delivery rate drip, drip, micro and flood irrigation) and how to schedule optimally with these technologies.
• Experience in soil classification, specifically in the Western Cape.
• Relevant experience in industry-related, applied research and engagement.
• A relevant level of computer literacy.
• Proficiency in statistics.
• Language proficiency for a multilingual university.
• A valid driver’s licence that has been valid for one year or more as per US vehicle pool policy.
Recommendations:
None.
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About Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country’s highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students.
The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight – AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus.
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