Remote Agro Data Scientist: Predictive Crop Insights

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to analyze large datasets from farming operations, sensors, weather stations, and satellites. You will build predictive models to optimize yields and resource use, and deliver data-driven insights to clients globally.

The role requires advanced statistics, ML skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings remotely to diverse stakeholders. A strong background in agriculture is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience as a Data Scientist with complex datasets.
• Proficiency in Python or R and data science libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow).
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience; cloud platform familiarity preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to work remotely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and preprocess large agricultural datasets from various sources.
• Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms for predictive analytics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights on crops, soil health, and environment.
• Create visualizations and dashboards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with agronomists, engineers, and product managers to define requirements.
• Design and run A/B tests to validate models and strategies.
• Stay current with advances in data science and agriculture applications.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and privacy in analyses and implementations.
• Contribute to scalable data infrastructure and analytical frameworks.

Skills

Python

R

Pandas

NumPy

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Data Visualization

Education

Master's degree or PhD in data science or related field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to analyze large datasets from farming operations, sensors, weather stations, and satellites. You will build predictive models to optimize yields and resource use, and deliver data-driven insights to clients globally.

The role requires advanced statistics, ML skills, and the ability to communicate complex findings remotely to diverse stakeholders. A strong background in agriculture is highly desirable.