Remote Soil Health Scientist — Potato Systems

Stryker Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

The Soil Health Institute in the United States seeks a Research Soil Scientist to advance soil health in potato cropping systems. The role emphasizes building science-based outreach, data-driven analyses, and collaboration with farmers, external practitioners, and SHI teams.

Remote work is acceptable with periodic travel; start date October 15, 2026. A Ph.D. in soil or related field is preferred, with experience in data analysis, sampling planning, and publishing findings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in soil science, environmental science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience identifying soil sampling locations at farm field and regional spatial extents.
• Experience with empirical modeling and soil data analysis at 1 to 100 km scales.
• Knowledge of how agronomic management decisions influence soil functioning and cropping systems across multiple regions.
• Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meta-analysis of soil health and potato pathogen/microbiome research to quantify relationships among soil health indicators, management practices, and pathogen/microbiome outcomes.
• Review and synthesize soil health studies in potato cropping systems.
• Enthusiastic about building a farmer- and farmer-advisor-facing soil health assessment and reporting infrastructure.
• Deploy and modify existing empirical models (multivariate and Bayesian) with regional measurements for regionally appropriate interpretations.
• Collaborate with SHI scientists to develop soil health interpretations at multiple spatial scales for various stakeholders.
• Self-directed work style with the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Experience integrating diverse datasets (agronomic, soil, management records).
• Collaborate with farmers to identify field locations and gather essential management data.
• Organize and coordinate sampling activities with farmers to facilitate data collection.
• Publish work in peer-reviewed journals to advance knowledge in soil health.

Skills

Data analysis

R

Python

Fieldwork

Scientific writing

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Remote work

Education

Ph.D. in soil science or related field

Tools

R

Python

Bayesian modeling

Job description

The Soil Health Institute in the United States seeks a Research Soil Scientist to advance soil health in potato cropping systems. The role emphasizes building science-based outreach, data-driven analyses, and collaboration with farmers, external practitioners, and SHI teams.

Remote work is acceptable with periodic travel; start date October 15, 2026. A Ph.D. in soil or related field is preferred, with experience in data analysis, sampling planning, and publishing findings.