Remote Crop Scientist: Data Analytics & Modeling

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Crop Scientist to join our expanding R&D division. You will leverage advanced data analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive crop improvement initiatives, analyzing genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data to inform breeding programs.

The role focuses on unlocking insights from complex agricultural information to enhance productivity and sustainability globally, contributing to next-generation crops and food security.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Plant Science, Agronomy, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning in agricultural or biological contexts.
• Proficiency in Python or R and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
• Strong knowledge of genetics, plant physiology, and agricultural science principles.
• Experience with large-scale biological datasets and database management.
• Excellent communication and ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply statistical models and ML algorithms to analyze large-scale agricultural datasets (genomic, phenotypic, environmental).
• Identify key genetic markers and environmental interactions that influence yield, quality, and resilience.
• Collaborate with plant breeders, agronomists, and data engineers to translate research findings into actionable insights.
• Design and interpret experiments to validate predictive models and hypotheses.
• Visualize complex data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences through reports and presentations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in crop science, data analytics, and computational biology.
• Contribute to data management strategies and best practices for agricultural research.
• Assess the impact of climate change and other environmental factors on crop performance.
• Evaluating new data sources and technologies for integration into workflows.
• Mentor junior data scientists and researchers within the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Scientific communication

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Plant Science, Agronomy, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Crop Scientist to join our expanding R&D division. You will leverage advanced data analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive crop improvement initiatives, analyzing genomic, phenotypic, and environmental data to inform breeding programs.

The role focuses on unlocking insights from complex agricultural information to enhance productivity and sustainability globally, contributing to next-generation crops and food security.