Senior Research Scientist - Environmental Science

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,756,000 - 2,395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Impactful environmental research

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Research Scientist in Environmental Science to lead pivotal research initiatives from a fully remote R&D team. You will steer projects addressing pollution, climate adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainable resource management, translating complex data into actionable insights.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. and 6+ years of experience, with strong skills in environmental monitoring, modeling, and policy-oriented reporting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Earth Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in environmental research and development.
• Strong background in monitoring, modeling, remediation, or conservation.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity, and resource management.
• Design and execute environmental monitoring and assessment programs.
• Develop and evaluate sustainable technologies and practices.
• Analyze environmental data and model environmental processes.
• Collaborate remotely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Author research papers, technical reports, and policy recommendations.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Environmental modeling

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science

Tools

R

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Research Scientist focused on Environmental Science for their fully remote R&D team. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to critical environmental research and solutions from anywhere. You will lead projects focused on understanding and mitigating environmental challenges, developing innovative strategies, and providing scientific expertise. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in environmental research, a passion for sustainability, and excellent remote collaboration skills, making a tangible impact on ecological preservation and advancement within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cutting-edge research on environmental issues such as pollution, climate change, biodiversity, and resource management.
• Design and execute environmental monitoring and assessment programs.
• Develop and evaluate sustainable technologies and practices.
• Analyze environmental data and model environmental processes.
• Collaborate remotely with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Author research papers, technical reports, and policy recommendations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Earth Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental research and development.
• Proven expertise in specific areas such as environmental monitoring, modeling, remediation, or conservation.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with environmental data analysis software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects and work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental research and conservation initiatives.
• Collaborative virtual environment and support for innovation.