Soil & Water Management Scientist | Field Research & Impact

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and pension benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel allowance for fieldwork

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil and Water Management for a facility in Queenstown, New Zealand. The role focuses on improving soil health, optimizing irrigation, and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in soil science or related field and has at least five years of agricultural research experience, including field and laboratory work.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science or related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of agricultural research experience with soil and water focus.
• Experience designing field and laboratory studies with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field studies on soil properties, fertility, and health.
• Investigate and develop efficient water management strategies and irrigation techniques.
• Design and execute field experiments on soils and crops for quality assessment.
• Perform laboratory analyses of soil, water, and plant samples.
• Develop technical recommendations and training materials for farmers and advisors.
• Monitor environmental impacts of practices on soil and water resources.
• Collaborate with scientists and agencies on resource management projects.
• Analyze data with statistical software and interpret results for practice.
• Prepare research reports, publications, and presentations.
• Stay updated on soil science, hydrology, and sustainable agriculture.

Skills

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Master's degree in Soil Science or related

PhD in Soil Science or related

Tools

R

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil and Water Management for a facility in Queenstown, New Zealand. The role focuses on improving soil health, optimizing irrigation, and promoting sustainable farming practices in the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in soil science or related field and has at least five years of agricultural research experience, including field and laboratory work.