Soil Science Research Scientist - Hybrid Lab & Field

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Access to state-of-the-art labs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks an Agricultural Research Scientist (Soil Science) to advance sustainable soil management through laboratory and field research. You will design experiments, analyze soil health and nutrient cycling, and contribute to publications.

The role combines lab work, field trials and remote data analysis with a collaborative team focused on cutting-edge soil science and environmentally responsible practices.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in agricultural research with a focus on soil science.
• Strong design of experiments, lab analysis and field research techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical interpretation; good report writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to assess soil properties, fertility and health.
• Collect and analyze soil samples; interpret nutrient content, microbial activity and physical traits.
• Develop and test soil improvement methods for sustainable nutrient management.
• Collaborate with field teams to run experimental plots and field trials.
• Analyze data, interpret results and prepare scientific reports and presentations.
• Stay updated on soil science and related environmental advances.

Skills

Soil science

Experimental design

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Field research

Education

PhD or Master's in Soil Science

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks an Agricultural Research Scientist (Soil Science) to advance sustainable soil management through laboratory and field research. You will design experiments, analyze soil health and nutrient cycling, and contribute to publications.

The role combines lab work, field trials and remote data analysis with a collaborative team focused on cutting-edge soil science and environmentally responsible practices.