Senior Soil Scientist — Sustainable Agriculture

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge research environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Researcher specializing in Soil Science to join its Randburg, Gauteng-based R&D team. The role involves designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments, analyzing soil health and nutrient dynamics, and translating findings into practical strategies for sustainable crop productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Soil Science or related field, with at least six years of experience in agricultural research, strong expertise in soil

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agricultural research, with a focus on soil science.
• Strong expertise in soil chemistry, physics, and microbiology.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and research data management software (R, SAS, SPSS).
• Experience in designing and conducting field trials and laboratory experiments.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and manage field and laboratory experiments related to soil properties, nutrient dynamics, and plant-soil interactions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets using statistical software and modeling techniques.
• Develop and refine methodologies for assessing soil health, fertility, and degradation.
• Research and evaluate the efficacy of various soil amendments, fertilizers, and conservation practices.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and other stakeholders to disseminate research findings and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare scientific reports, research papers for publication, and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Field & lab experiment design

Data analysis & interpretation

Scientific writing & reporting

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Researcher specializing in Soil Science to join its Randburg, Gauteng-based R&D team. The role involves designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments, analyzing soil health and nutrient dynamics, and translating findings into practical strategies for sustainable crop productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Soil Science or related field, with at least six years of experience in agricultural research, strong expertise in soil