Soil Health Scientist: Field & Lab Research (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Agricultural Scientist in soils for our client, a prominent agricultural research institution in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role combines on-site fieldwork with remote data analysis and reporting to advance soil health and fertility research.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary projects, supervise junior researchers, and contribute to publications while staying current with soil science advancements in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduate research experience in soil health, fertility and management.
• Expertise in soil analysis techniques (chemical, physical, biological).
• Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design (R, SAS).
• Strong communication of complex data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct field and laboratory experiments to assess soil health indicators and nutrient availability.
• Analyze soil samples for physical, chemical, and biological properties.
• Develop and evaluate sustainable soil management practices (cover crops, tillage, organic amendments).
• Interpret datasets to provide practical soil fertility recommendations.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and stakeholders to disseminate findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Soil Science

Master's in Soil Science

Tools

R

SAS

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Agricultural Scientist in soils for our client, a prominent agricultural research institution in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role combines on-site fieldwork with remote data analysis and reporting to advance soil health and fertility research.

The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary projects, supervise junior researchers, and contribute to publications while staying current with soil science advancements in South Africa.