Research Associate: Soil Health & Sustainable Agriculture

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo in Spain seeks a Researcher for reviewing and analyzing literature on sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on soil properties. You will participate in harmonisation and assessment of soil health indicators and methodologies.

Responsibilities include data collection and processing related to agricultural management and soil health, plus collaboration in monitoring field trials and laboratory analyses of soil properties.

Qualifications

• Review and synthesize scientific literature on sustainable agriculture.
• Assess soil health indicators and methodologies.
• Collect and organize soil and agricultural data.
• Collaborate in field trials and lab analyses of soil properties.

Responsibilities

• Review literature on sustainable practices and soil properties.
• Harmonise indicators and methodologies for soil health assessment.
• Collect and organize data related to agricultural management.
• Monitor experimental field trials on cover cropping and diversification.
• Assist in soil sampling and lab determinations of soil properties.
• Evaluate effects of agricultural practices on soil properties and functions.

Skills

University research experience

Soil science background

Data analysis

Education

Experience at universities

Specific training related to the position

Job description

Universidade de Vigo in Spain seeks a Researcher for reviewing and analyzing literature on sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on soil properties. You will participate in harmonisation and assessment of soil health indicators and methodologies.

Responsibilities include data collection and processing related to agricultural management and soil health, plus collaboration in monitoring field trials and laboratory analyses of soil properties.