Remote Plant Pathologist for Crop Disease Diagnostics

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Plant Pathologist to diagnose crop diseases, develop IDM strategies, and advise on disease management from anywhere. The role focuses on diseases across diverse crops and requires a Ph.D.

or Master’s in Plant Pathology with at least six years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and data-analysis skills. You will collaborate with international scientists, prepare scientific reports, and contribute to diagnostic protocols and educational materials for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Plant Pathology, Mycology, Bacteriology, Virology, or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of diagnosing plant diseases in an agricultural setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of plant–pathogen interactions and disease cycles.
• Proficiency in molecular techniques (for diagnostic purposes) and literature databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to convey complex science clearly.
• Experience with remote collaboration and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with major crops in South Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose plant diseases from samples, images, and field reports remotely.
• Review literature and databases to identify agents and epidemiology.
• Develop integrated disease management strategies including cultural and biological controls.
• Provide expert guidance to agronomists, farm managers, and researchers.
• Contribute to diagnostics tools, protocols, and educational materials.
• Analyze incidence data to identify trends and potential outbreaks.
• Collaborate with international scientists and extension officers.
• Prepare reports, articles, and presentations on plant disease management.

Skills

Plant pathology

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

PhD or MSc in Plant Pathology or related

Tools

Molecular techniques knowledge

Literature databases

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Plant Pathologist to diagnose crop diseases, develop IDM strategies, and advise on disease management from anywhere. The role focuses on diseases across diverse crops and requires a Ph.D.

or Master’s in Plant Pathology with at least six years of relevant experience, plus strong communication and data-analysis skills. You will collaborate with international scientists, prepare scientific reports, and contribute to diagnostic protocols and educational materials for