MSc Student Bursary: Agrometerology at Agricultural Research Council

Description

• Conduct research on climate variability/change and agriculture.
• Provide research support to Agrometeorology research projects as the affiliated postgraduate student.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders within affiliated research projects.
• Disseminate project results through peer-reviewed and popular publications, as well as presentations at conferences.
• Collect, process and interpret data, and make internal project recommendations.

Requirements

• BSc in Agrometeorology, Climate Science, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Ocean and Atmosphere Science, Water Science, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative fields.
• Applicants should be highly motivated graduates with a strong academic background.
• Programming experience with Python, R or a similar language (or willingness to learn) is essential.
• Must be willing to travel to farming communities and remote areas for intermediate periods.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• A valid driver’s license (code 08/EB) would be an added advantage.