Remote Soil Scientist - Soil Health & Global Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,486,000 - 2,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible remote work

Global research network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Soil Scientist to contribute to international soil health research and sustainable land management. The role is fully remote, requiring analysis of soil data, design of experiments, and development of soil health protocols.

You will collaborate with global teams to advance soil science and improve agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a related field, with 4+ years in soil analysis or soil

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in soil analysis or soil health research.
• Proven expertise in soil chemistry, physics and biology.
• Experience with lab analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Strong research design and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; remote collaboration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of soil samples to assess physical, chemical, and biological properties.
• Design and interpret laboratory and field experiments related to soil management and fertility.
• Develop and implement protocols for soil data collection and quality control.
• Utilize GIS and other spatial analysis tools to map soil properties and identify trends.
• Research and evaluate innovative soil health practices, including cover cropping and no-till farming.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations on soil-related issues to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other scientists, agronomists, and field staff on research projects.
• Author and co-author scientific publications and reports on soil science research findings.
• Stay current with advancements in soil science, environmental science, and agricultural technology.
• Contribute to the development of soil health monitoring and assessment tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scientific communication

Data interpretation

Research design

Collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Soil Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Statistics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Soil Scientist to contribute to international soil health research and sustainable land management. The role is fully remote, requiring analysis of soil data, design of experiments, and development of soil health protocols.

You will collaborate with global teams to advance soil science and improve agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a related field, with 4+ years in soil analysis or soil