Remote Agricultural Data Scientist & Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 presents a remote Agricultural Data Scientist & Analyst role for an innovative agricultural technology firm. You will apply data analytics, ML, and statistical modeling to optimize crop management and yields from diverse datasets.

You will work from anywhere, focusing on predicting yields, disease outbreak detection, and resource efficiency. Proficiency in Python or R and solid agricultural knowledge are essential, with a strong analytical mindset driving data-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analytics, ML, and statistical modeling relevant to agriculture.
• Strong understanding of agricultural principles and farm data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyze agricultural datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Predict yields and identify disease outbreaks.
• Improve resource efficiency and optimize crop management strategies.
• Develop data-driven strategies to guide agricultural decisions.

Skills

Data analytics

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Agriculture knowledge

Tools

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking agricultural technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Agricultural Data Scientist & Analyst . This is a fully remote opportunity, empowering you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will leverage advanced data analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to extract actionable insights from complex agricultural datasets. Your work will focus on optimizing crop management, predicting yields, identifying disease outbreaks, and improving resource efficiency for farms. The role demands a strong analytical mindset, proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and a solid understanding of agricultural principles. You will play a key role in developing data-driven strategies that enhance farm productivity and sustainability. This position is crucial for guiding our client's technological advancements and informing strategic decisions within the agricultural sector.