Internship
Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP1201998
Company classification: Research and Development Industry in: Agriculture Agriculture - Research and Development Highest formal qualification and other: Honours Discipline: Agricultural Sciences Years of experience range: Less than 1 year Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 0.00 - 150 000, per annum Home and other languages: English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu Gender: Female Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.
Online Interview Questionnaire
Primary purpose of current/most recent position:
Strategies to minimize water use in agriculture while maintaining yield potential. Strategies to overcome drought/climate change negative effects in crop yield
Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:
Read existing work on the topic to identify knowledge gaps Write a review Speak/Interview large-scale commercial farmers and small holder farmers from tropical and arid regions in South Africa about their irrigation systems and yield potential Conduct my own research to fill the gaps Write a research report
Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:
A dedicated and innovative Soil Science graduate with keen interest in research, looking for a challenging job opportunity to utilize her skills while also gaining more knowledge and experience. Curious, goal-oriented, quick to adapt to change and able to communicate effectively with other pleople and form connections. Seeking an opportunity to make a significant change, in the company and agricultural sector as whole, through research.
Ideal business title:
Research scientist Pedologist Soil Surveyors Soil Conversationist Research Assistant
Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:
Soil classification Field visit Conducting field trials Chemical analysis and interpretation Writing research articles
Skill area of competence:
Computer literate Soil and crop Sampling Soil and crop chemical analysis for fertilizer recommendations Soil classification Writing research articles amd reviews Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to work with a team Able to work remotely and under pressure Attentive Good organizational skills
Career summary:
3 years: Research 4 years: Writing articles
What do you absolutely love doing:
I love reading books (fiction and non-fiction) when I am not busy, both for personal growth. I also enjoy being outdoors (hiking) whilst listening to good music to clear my mind. Work: I like solving problems, researching and brainstorming with a team with a common goal and attitude, and also connecting with people.
Ideal company (culture and values):
I would like to work for a consulting company and a research institute, where we carry out studies that would better the agriculture industry amidst climate change. To offer solutions and advices to improve farming practices, as well as educate people about more conservative agricultural practices. It must be innovative, knowledgeable, motivated, responsible, respectiful, and encourage teamwork.
If you are looking for a Internship, then do get in touch.
Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.
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