Remote Precision Agriculture Data Analyst

Placements24

Pietermaritzburg

Híbrido

ZAR 600.000 - 900.000

Jornada completa

Hace 9 días

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Software access

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will analyze geospatial data, satellite imagery, and sensor data to deliver actionable insights to growers.

The role requires a strong background in GIS, remote sensing, and agronomy, with experience in ArcGIS/QGIS and Python/R. You will train clients, support field teams, and help advance data-driven farming worldwide.

Formación

Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field related to precision agriculture.
Minimum 5 years of experience in precision agriculture, GIS, remote sensing, or agricultural data analysis.
Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis tools (R, Python, MATLAB).
Experience with agricultural sensor technologies, drone data processing, and farm management software.
Strong understanding of agronomic principles and crop physiology.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data visualization skills.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective virtual collaboration.

Responsabilidades

Analyze geospatial data, satellite imagery, and sensor data to identify patterns and trends in crop health, soil conditions, and yield potential.
Develop and implement variable rate application maps for fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection products.
Utilize GIS software to create detailed farm maps, delineate management zones, and support strategic planning.
Interpret data from automated weather stations and soil moisture sensors to optimize irrigation scheduling.
Manage and maintain farm data platforms, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Provide technical support and training to clients and internal teams on precision agriculture technologies and data utilization.
Research and evaluate new technologies in drone technology, IoT, AI, and machine learning for agricultural applications.
Develop custom reports and visualizations to communicate complex data findings effectively.
Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to translate data insights into practical, on-farm recommendations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of precision agriculture strategies and methodologies.