Crop Innovation Research Scientist — Field & Lab

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Research grant opportunities

Health, dental & vision insurance

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Travel to conferences and collaborate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Scientist to join their advanced research division in Paarl. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge projects to improve crop yields, resilience, and sustainability.

You will conduct field and laboratory work, analyze data, and translate findings into real-world farming applications. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Agricultural Science or related field, with a proven track record in publishing and experience in soil science, plant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or related field.
• Proven experience in agricultural research with experimental design and data analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, SAS) and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments on crop genetics, agronomy, and sustainable farming practices.
• Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Develop new agricultural technologies and methodologies to enhance crop productivity and resource efficiency.
• Collaborate with researchers, farmers, and industry stakeholders to disseminate research findings.
• Write scientific reports, research papers, and grant proposals to secure funding and communicate research outcomes.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in agricultural science and relevant technologies.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Statistical software

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Science

Tools

R

SAS

Data visualization

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Research Scientist to join their advanced research division in Paarl. The role focuses on developing cutting-edge projects to improve crop yields, resilience, and sustainability.

You will conduct field and laboratory work, analyze data, and translate findings into real-world farming applications. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Agricultural Science or related field, with a proven track record in publishing and experience in soil science, plant