Remote Soil Scientist: Sustainability & Impact Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Soil Scientist for a leading agricultural R&D organization. The role is fully remote and focuses on soil health, sustainable practices, and applying research to farming systems. The candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in Soil Science or related field with 8+ years of experience, expertise in soil chemistry, physics, fertility, and data analysis (R/SAS). You will design field and lab studies and collaborate with researchers remotely.

Qualifications

• PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of soil science research and application in sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology and fertility.
• Experience in designing and conducting field and lab research.
• Proficient in statistical analysis using R or SAS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research on soil properties, fertility, health, and degradation.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve soil organic matter, nutrient cycling, and water retention.
• Design and manage field and laboratory experiments on soil management.
• Analyze soil samples and provide recommendations for sustainable fertilization, cover crops and tillage.
• Evaluate environmental impact of practices on soil and water quality.
• Collaborate remotely with agronomists and stakeholders to share findings.
• Prepare scientific reports, papers, and presentations for varied audiences.
• Stay updated on soil science, conservation agriculture and climate-smart farming.
• Contribute to grant writing and project proposals.

Skills

Independent work

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Soil Science or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Soil Scientist for a leading agricultural R&D organization. The role is fully remote and focuses on soil health, sustainable practices, and applying research to farming systems. The candidate will hold a Ph.D.

in Soil Science or related field with 8+ years of experience, expertise in soil chemistry, physics, fertility, and data analysis (R/SAS). You will design field and lab studies and collaborate with researchers remotely.