Remote Soil Health Scientist — Data-Driven AgTech

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Professional development budget

Stock options

Flexible remote schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Soil Health Scientist for a forward-thinking agricultural technology firm. You will analyze soil data, develop models, and collaborate with a distributed team of agronomists and developers to advance sustainable farming practices from Port Elizabeth to international fields.

This role demands a PhD or Master’s in soil or environmental science, strong data analysis skills (R, Python, GIS), and proven remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy or related field.
• Strong background in soil biology/chemistry and soil health research.
• Proficient in data analysis, statistics and software (R/Python/GIS).
• Excellent remote collaboration, communication and project management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on soil biology, chemistry, and physics to develop soil health solutions.
• Analyze large datasets from soil sensors, field trials and remote sensing.
• Develop and validate predictive models for nutrient dynamics, carbon, and water retention.
• Collaborate remotely with agronomists and farmers to provide data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to digital platforms and tools for soil health monitoring and assessment.
• Stay updated with literature and technological advances in soil science.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Statistical modeling

Education

PhD or Master’s in Soil Science / Environmental Science / Agronomy

Tools

R

Python

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Soil Health Scientist for a forward-thinking agricultural technology firm. You will analyze soil data, develop models, and collaborate with a distributed team of agronomists and developers to advance sustainable farming practices from Port Elizabeth to international fields.

This role demands a PhD or Master’s in soil or environmental science, strong data analysis skills (R, Python, GIS), and proven remote collaboration.