Remote Agronomy Research Scientist — Crop Innovation

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

Remote-first

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 invites applications for an Agricultural Research Scientist specializing in Agronomy. This remote-first role focuses on designing and executing field and lab experiments to advance crop science and sustainable farming in Southern Africa, with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng.

You will analyze data with SAS/R, mentor junior researchers, publish findings, and help develop new crop varieties.

Formación

• PhD in agronomy or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-doctoral research experience in agronomy or related field.
• Proven expertise in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage field and laboratory experiments related to crop physiology, soil science, and plant breeding.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using statistical software.
• Develop hypotheses and research protocols addressing agronomic challenges.
• Mentor junior researchers and provide technical guidance.
• Publish findings in scientific journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with other researchers to advance project goals.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Experimental design

Statistical analysis (SAS, R)

Scientific writing

Independent research

Communication & collaboration

Remote coordination

Data interpretation

Educación

PhD in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, Soil Science or related

Herramientas

SAS

R

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 invites applications for an Agricultural Research Scientist specializing in Agronomy. This remote-first role focuses on designing and executing field and lab experiments to advance crop science and sustainable farming in Southern Africa, with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng.

You will analyze data with SAS/R, mentor junior researchers, publish findings, and help develop new crop varieties.