Remote Agricultural Data Scientist: Drive Precision Farming

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Online learning courses

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to drive insights from large, diverse datasets and advance precision agriculture. You will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret sensor data, imagery, weather, and yield information to build predictive models and improve sustainability.

The role requires 6+ years in data science with a strong agricultural focus, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with Spark/Hadoop, cloud platforms, GIS, and remote sensing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Agricultural Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in data science, with a strong focus on agricultural applications.
• Proficiency in Python or R and relevant libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with GIS and remote sensing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning models and analyses for agricultural data.
• Process large datasets from sensors, drones, and software.
• Create visualizations and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Identify trends to optimize resource use (water, fertilizer, pesticides).
• Develop predictive models for yield, disease, and weather impacts.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate models into platforms.
• Design experiments to validate model performance.
• Stay updated on advances in data science and agtech.
• Contribute to new data-driven products and services.

Skills

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science / CS / Statistics / Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to drive insights from large, diverse datasets and advance precision agriculture. You will collect, clean, analyze, and interpret sensor data, imagery, weather, and yield information to build predictive models and improve sustainability.

The role requires 6+ years in data science with a strong agricultural focus, proficiency in Python or R, and experience with Spark/Hadoop, cloud platforms, GIS, and remote sensing.