Senior Agricultural Scientist - Crop Optimization (Hybrid)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid and pension contributions

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Agricultural Scientist to lead crop research, focusing on yields, resilience, and sustainable farming.

The role blends laboratory work, field trials, data analysis, and stakeholder advisory, with a hybrid work arrangement enabling on-site collaboration and remote work.

Candidates should have a PhD and extensive field experience and will mentor junior researchers.

Formación

• PhD in Agronomy, Plant Science, Agricultural Science, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive research experience in crop science and agricultural development.
• Proven track record designing, executing, and analyzing complex field trials.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct advanced research in crop science focusing on genetics, breeding, and agronomic practices to enhance yield, quality, and pest/disease resistance.
• Design and manage field trials across various geographical locations to assess new crop varieties and cultivation techniques.
• Analyze complex datasets using statistical software to interpret results and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of agronomists, biotechnologists, and soil scientists.
• Develop and implement sustainable agricultural strategies to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource efficiency.

Conocimientos

Field trial design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Educación

PhD in Agronomy/Plant Science

Herramientas

R

SAS

SPSS

GIS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Agricultural Scientist to lead crop research, focusing on yields, resilience, and sustainable farming.

The role blends laboratory work, field trials, data analysis, and stakeholder advisory, with a hybrid work arrangement enabling on-site collaboration and remote work.

Candidates should have a PhD and extensive field experience and will mentor junior researchers.