SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: GEOINFORMATICS
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ARC)
Job Details
| Published date: June 21, 2023 | |
| Closing date: June 23, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Dr JG Chirima | |
| ChirimaJ@arc.agric.za | |
| Pretoria, Gauteng |
Description
SPECIALIST RESEARCHER: GEOINFORMATICS (Arcadia, Pretoria)
Key Performance Areas:
• Agricultural research and technology development,
• Evaluate research needs, develop, plan, and conduct research projects, which includes proper implementation and financial control,
• Submit project proposals and seek new clients in collaboration with other researchers and technicians,
• Optimally use and supervise human resources allocated to relevant projects,
• Technology transfer,
• Mentoring young scientists / technicians / postgraduate students and discharging duties in a multidisciplinary research team.
Enquiries: Dr JG Chirima, Email: ChirimaJ@arc.agric.za
Requirements
Requirements:
• PhD in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or Remote Sensing / PhD in Natural Sciences with a strong background in GIS or Remote Sensing,
• At least eight (8) -ten (10) years post-PhD research experience and a minimum of twenty (20) relevant peer-reviewed publications,
• A good understanding of spatial natural resource datasets that exist for South Africa,
• Experience in crop statistics (MATLAB or other relevant statistical package), machine learning / artificial intelligence and crop modelling,
• Experience in programming, big data analytics, bush encroachment, alien invasive plant species and web-based systems development would be an added advantage,
• Proven track record of securing national and international external funding,
• Proven track record of building national and international partnerships and networks,
• Ability to work with rural communities and conduct fieldwork,
• Willingness to travel away from home for intermediate periods,
• Good communication skills (written and verbal),
• Valid driver’s licence (code 08/EB),
• Registration with PLATO or SACNASP (or evidence indicating that registration could be granted).