Remote Research Soil Scientist for Potato Systems & Data

Texas Health Institute; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Soil Health Institute in the United States seeks a Research Soil Scientist to build science-based, data-driven outreach for regenerative soil health in potato cropping systems. The role involves meta-analysis, literature reviews, and collaboration with SHI teams to translate research into practical guidance for farmers and advisors.

The position is remote with up to 10% travel, starting Oct 15, 2026. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in soil science, environmental science, or related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience identifying soil sampling locations and managing field data.
• Experience with empirical modeling and soil data analysis at regional scales is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meta-analysis of soil health and potato-related research to quantify relationships between indicators and outcomes.
• Review and synthesize soil health studies in potato cropping systems.
• Develop soil health interpretation tools for farmers and advisors.
• Deploy and modify multivariate and Bayesian models using regional measurements; provide regionally appropriate interpretations.
• Collaborate with SHI scientists to interpret soil health at field, supply shed, and regional scales.

Skills

Data analysis

Literature reviews

Scientific writing

Communication

Collaboration

Field data collection

Project management

Remote work self-management

Data visualization

Education

Ph.D. in soil science or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Soil Health Institute in the United States seeks a Research Soil Scientist to build science-based, data-driven outreach for regenerative soil health in potato cropping systems. The role involves meta-analysis, literature reviews, and collaboration with SHI teams to translate research into practical guidance for farmers and advisors.

The position is remote with up to 10% travel, starting Oct 15, 2026. A Ph.D.