Soil Health Scientist — Field & Lab Research Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Conference attendance

Professional development

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil Health to lead field and laboratory research on soil health indicators in George, Western Cape. You will design trials, interpret complex data, and translate findings into practical soil management recommendations for farmers and agribusinesses.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, publish findings in scientific venues, and contribute to grant proposals while advancing sustainable agriculture and soil

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on research experience in soil science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of scientific publication.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute field and laboratory experiments to assess soil health indicators.
• Analyze soil samples for nutrient content, organic matter, microbial activity, and structural integrity.
• Develop and evaluate best practices for soil conservation, erosion control, and fertility management.
• Research and promote the use of cover crops, compost, and other organic amendments.
• Provide technical advice and training to farmers and agricultural stakeholders on soil health management.
• Stay abreast of the latest scientific developments in soil science and sustainable agriculture.
• Prepare research reports, scientific publications, and presentations for conferences.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on grant proposals and research projects.

Skills

Soil health

Soil physics

Soil chemistry

Soil biology

Statistical analysis

Science writing

Education

PhD in Soil Science

Master's in related field

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil Health to lead field and laboratory research on soil health indicators in George, Western Cape. You will design trials, interpret complex data, and translate findings into practical soil management recommendations for farmers and agribusinesses.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, publish findings in scientific venues, and contribute to grant proposals while advancing sustainable agriculture and soil