Agricultural Scientist: Sustainable Crop Research & Data

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Access to modern facilities

Job summary

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of four years of research experience, with strong skills in experimental design and data analysis. Your work will support plant breeding, soil science, pest management, and precision agriculture projects.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of research experience.
• Strong background in experimental design and statistics.
• Experience in crop physiology, plant breeding, soil science, or IPM.
• Proficient with data analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS).

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct field and lab experiments on crops.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural data.
• Develop and test farming techniques for productivity.
• Collaborate with plant breeders to evaluate varieties.
• Prepare technical reports, publications, and presentations.
• Assist in management of trials and data collection protocols.

Skills

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Teamwork

Scientific communication

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Science / Agronomy / Plant Science / Soil Science

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Requirements include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of four years of research experience, with strong skills in experimental design and data analysis. Your work will support plant breeding, soil science, pest management, and precision agriculture projects.