Senior Soil Scientist (Remote) — Research & Impact

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist for a fully remote role focused on soil health, land remediation, and sustainable agricultural practices. You will lead analyses of soil physics, chemistry, and biology and communicate findings to clients and regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 8+ years of post-doctoral experience, with strong data interpretation, scientific writing, and independent project management in distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-doctoral research experience in soil science.
• Extensive experience with laboratory analysis of soil properties and interpretation of results.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, SAS) and GIS software.
• Experience working remotely or in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of soil samples to assess physical, chemical, and biological properties.
• Develop and implement advanced soil testing protocols and methodologies for various research and environmental applications.
• Interpret complex soil data, generating comprehensive reports that outline findings, implications, and recommendations.
• Design and manage field-based soil sampling programs, ensuring data integrity and representativeness.
• Provide expert scientific guidance on soil health, nutrient management, erosion control, and land reclamation projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including hydrologists, ecologists, and agronomists, on integrated environmental assessments.
• Stay current with the latest scientific literature, research trends, and regulatory changes in soil science and environmental management.
• Develop and present scientific findings at conferences, workshops, and client meetings.
• Contribute to the development of grant proposals and research funding applications.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance on soil science-related tasks.

Skills

Soil science expertise

Data analysis

GIS

Scientific writing

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

PhD in Soil Science or closely related field

Post-doctoral research experience

Tools

R

SAS

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist for a fully remote role focused on soil health, land remediation, and sustainable agricultural practices. You will lead analyses of soil physics, chemistry, and biology and communicate findings to clients and regulatory bodies.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 8+ years of post-doctoral experience, with strong data interpretation, scientific writing, and independent project management in distributed teams.