Remote Lead Soil Scientist - Digital Farming Data Insights

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Tech resources

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Soil Scientist to spearhead the development and implementation of our digital soil analysis platforms. This fully remote role lets you guide a team of scientists while collaborating with software engineers and data analysts to deliver best-in-class solutions for farmers.

You will translate complex soil data into practical recommendations, validate predictive models, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• PhD in Soil Science or closely related field required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in soil science with agricultural focus.
• Experience developing or applying digital soil analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of soil health indicators and nutrient cycling.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Excellent remote leadership and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of advanced digital soil analysis tools and methodologies.
• Interpret complex soil data to generate strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate soil science into digital platforms and algorithms.
• Develop and validate predictive models for soil health, nutrient availability, and water retention.
• Provide expert guidance on soil sampling strategies and lab analysis for large-scale operations.
• Stay current with trends in soil science, precision agriculture, and digital farming.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Mentor junior soil scientists and contribute to scientific growth.
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and practical applicability of all digital soil solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Data interpretation

Statistical analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

PhD in Soil Science

Tools

Statistical software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Soil Scientist to spearhead the development and implementation of our digital soil analysis platforms. This fully remote role lets you guide a team of scientists while collaborating with software engineers and data analysts to deliver best-in-class solutions for farmers.

You will translate complex soil data into practical recommendations, validate predictive models, and mentor junior staff.