How do they match: Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Soil and Plant Scientists

  • Research Agronomist
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Soil Scientist
  • Agronomy Manager
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
  • Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
  • 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.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others about land management or conservation.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct climatological research.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.