Agro-Environmental Scientist: Field Research & Impact

Placements24; Riverton (UT); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Descrizione del lavoro

An agro-environmental scientist role is available with a prominent research and development organization in Upington, Northern Cape, focusing on sustainable farming, soil and water management, biodiversity conservation, and climate-change impacts on agriculture. The role emphasizes translating research into practical guidance for farmers and policymakers.

The position requires strong scientific writing and communication, independent and collaborative work, and proficiency with relevant analytic

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Agro-Environmental Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural research or environmental management.
• Proven experience in field research, data collection, and statistical analysis.

Mansioni

• Conduct field and laboratory research on agro-environmental issues, including soil health, water quality, pest management, and crop production.
• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable agricultural practices, such as conservation tillage, integrated pest management, and water-efficient irrigation.
• Assess the environmental impact of agricultural activities and propose mitigation measures.
• Monitor environmental indicators and analyze data related to climate change, biodiversity, and land use.
• Collaborate with farmers, agricultural extension officers, and other stakeholders to disseminate research findings and promote best practices.
• Prepare scientific reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences and publications.
• Contribute to the development of environmental policies and guidelines for the agricultural sector.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific research, technologies, and policies in agro-environmental science.
• Manage research projects, including budgeting, data collection, and analysis.

Conoscenze

Scientific writing

Field research

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency in scientific software

Formazione

Master's degree in Agro-Environmental Science

PhD in related field (optional)

Strumenti

Statistical software

Data analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

An agro-environmental scientist role is available with a prominent research and development organization in Upington, Northern Cape, focusing on sustainable farming, soil and water management, biodiversity conservation, and climate-change impacts on agriculture. The role emphasizes translating research into practical guidance for farmers and policymakers.

The position requires strong scientific writing and communication, independent and collaborative work, and proficiency with relevant analytic