Remote Soil Scientist for Sustainable Agriculture

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybride; ZAR 550 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth and learning

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Remote Soil Scientist to analyze soil health, fertility, and management strategies from a home office. You will advise on soil conservation, nutrient use, and practices to reduce environmental impact in agricultural systems. The role emphasizes advanced analytics and collaboration with environmental consultants.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Soil Science or related field, with expertise in GIS, soil chemistry and lab methods.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in soil analysis, interpretation, and soil management planning.
• Strong understanding of soil chemistry, physics, biology and plant interactions.
• Proficiency with soil testing equipment and laboratory analysis techniques.
• Experience with GIS/remote sensing for soil mapping is a plus.
• Excellent research, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely.

Responsabilités

• Analyze soil samples and data to assess health, fertility, and contamination risks.
• Develop sustainable soil management plans including crop rotation and reduced tillage.
• Provide expert guidance on nutrient management to reduce runoff and improve efficiency.
• Research impact of farming practices on soil structure and carbon sequestration.
• Stay updated on soil science advances, regulations, and technologies.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and consultants to implement soil initiatives.
• Create educational materials and training on soil conservation.
• Contribute to development of models predicting soil behavior under different scenarios.

Connaissances

Soil Science

GIS

Remote Sensing

Laboratory Analysis

Data Analysis

Scientific Writing

Communication

Project Management

Independent Work

Formation

Master's or Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science

Outils

ArcGIS

R

Python

Laboratory equipment

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a highly qualified Remote Soil Scientist to analyze soil health, fertility, and management strategies from a home office. You will advise on soil conservation, nutrient use, and practices to reduce environmental impact in agricultural systems. The role emphasizes advanced analytics and collaboration with environmental consultants.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Soil Science or related field, with expertise in GIS, soil chemistry and lab methods.