Remote Senior Agronomist - Precision Agriculture Analytics

Placements24

Midrand

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance and retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Agronomist for a fully remote role focused on precision agriculture and sustainable farming. You will apply soil science, crop physiology, and data analytics to optimize farm management and profitability across diverse locations.

You will develop advanced agronomic strategies using remote sensing, GIS, and data platforms, analyze large datasets from soil sensors and drone imagery, and provide practical recommendations while communicating complex insights to

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Agronomy, Soil Science, Crop Science, or related field.
7+ years in agronomy with a focus on precision agriculture and data analysis.
Expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and agricultural data management platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced agronomic strategies using precision agriculture techniques (remote sensing, GIS, GPS).
Analyze large datasets from soil sensors, weather stations, drone imagery and yields to identify trends.
Provide expert crop management recommendations (planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control).
Conduct virtual field assessments with farmers to diagnose issues and implement solutions.
Stay updated on research and tech in agronomy and disseminate knowledge within the team and to clients.
Collaborate with R&D to test and validate new agricultural technologies.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.