Agricultural Research Council
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Botany/IKS Research (3-Year Fixed Term)
Organizational Overview
The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) seeks to strengthen its position as South Africa’s premier institution for agricultural innovation through this postdoctoral opportunity.
Position Details
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (3 Years)
Locations: Roodeplaat, Gauteng & Northern Cape
Discipline: Agricultural Sciences
Education Requirement: PhD in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, or related field
Research Focus Areas
- Plant systematics and indigenous knowledge integration
- Sustainable agricultural practices development
- Ethnobotanical research applications
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative research protocols
- Produce high-impact scholarly publications
- Mentor graduate researchers and interns
- Develop competitive funding proposals
- Present findings at national/international forums
- Ensure ethical research compliance
Candidate Profile
- PhD obtained within last 5 years
- Minimum 2 peer-reviewed publications
- Proven technical writing capability
- Strong experimental design skills
Remuneration & Deadline
Annual Stipend: R350,000 (tax compliant)
Application Deadline: 01 October 2025
Application Note:
Qualified candidates should apply through the official ARC recruitment portal. No third-party applications or processing fees required.
ARC is committed to employment equity and transformation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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