How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Technical Agronomist
  • Soil Technician

  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
  • Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
  • Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.
  • Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.

  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Research geological features or processes.
  • Research hydrologic features or processes.
  • Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.