How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Research Agronomist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Soil Scientist
  • Agronomy Research Manager
  • Arboriculture Researcher
  • Crop and Soil Science Department Chair
  • Crop Protection Research Agronomist
  • Field Research Agronomist
  • Field Research Assistant
  • Plant Research Geneticist

  • Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.

  • Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
  • Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.
  • Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
  • Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.
  • Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
  • Plan or supervise land conservation or reclamation programs for industrial development projects.
  • Plan or supervise waste management programs for composting or farming.

  • Research crop management methods.
  • Research diseases or parasites.
  • Research geological features or processes.
  • Research hydrologic features or processes.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct climatological research.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.