![]() Senior Soil Scientist (34368)(Permanent)
Our client, the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available for a Senior Soil Scientist based in Mount Edgecombe, KwaZulu Natal The South African sugar industry recognises that soil and crop health are central to industry sustainability, not only in the responsible optimisation of crop productivity but also in promoting crop resilience to stress and resistance to pests and diseases. These needs are particularly acute in SA industry, which is characterised by unusually high soil variability, high representation of poor soil types, particularly in the coastal regions, and the consequences of sugarcane mono-cropping, which, in many instances, has occurred over several decades Within this context, the industry is seeking a leading expert in soil scienceresearch to:
Publication of research findings in reputable science journals, supervision of post-graduate students, establishment of local and international research collaborations and the attainment of NRF rating are actively encouraged As a senior member of the SASRI soil science and crop nutrition research team, the incumbent will lead the development, in consultation with industry stakeholders, of knowledge resources, technologies and services Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience:
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