• Full Time
  • Pretoria, South Africa

Agricultural Research Council

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Agricultural Research (Three Year Fixed-Term Contract)

Organization: Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Location: Roodeplaat, Gauteng
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (3 Years)
Stipend: R350,000 per annum (taxable)

About ARC

We are South Africa’s premier agricultural research institution committed to excellence in research and development. Our vision focuses on creating sustainable solutions through innovative agricultural science.

Research Areas

Plant Sciences

  • Agronomy & Soil Science
  • Crop Protection (Entomology/Pathology)
  • Horticulture & Plant Breeding
  • Environmental Restoration
  • Geospatial Technologies (GIS/Remote Sensing)

Biotechnology

  • Genomics & Bioinformatics
  • Molecular Breeding
  • Ethnoveterinary Medicine
  • Aquaculture & Biochemistry

Agricultural Engineering

  • Precision Agriculture
  • Irrigation Systems
  • Post-Harvest Technologies
  • Renewable Energy Solutions

Essential Requirements

  • PhD obtained within last 5 years (Agriculture or related field)
  • Minimum two peer-reviewed publications
  • Proven research capabilities (individual & team environments)

Fellow Responsibilities

  • Conduct innovative research projects
  • Produce scientific publications
  • Mentor postgraduate students
  • Engage in technology transfer

Application Deadline

11 August 2025

How to Apply

Submit application through ARC’s official recruitment portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The ARC reserves the right not to fill this position. All recruitment processes comply with South African employment regulations.

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