Soil researcher – Piracicaba/SP

SP | São Paulo
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Bioquímico
Biotecnologista
Ecólogo
Engenheiro Agrícola
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Engenheiro Ambiental
Geógrafo
Gestor Ambiental
Tecnólogo em Agronegócio
Tecnólogo em Gestão Ambiental

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As operations assistant you will be cooperating closely with the science and operations teams and provide assistance in a variety of tasks. The majority of these tasks will require your presence at the ESALQ campus in Piracicaba, where the science team is undergoing experiments with a focus on rock powder application and carbon removal in agriculture. Occasionally, you will get the opportunity to accompany the operations team in visiting farms in the surrounding municipalities and assist on field based tasks.
Tasks will include assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance and the overseeing of experiments and projects in the farm context. You will be working under the supervision of members of the science team, and you will be required to work under their supervision and guidance. Day to day tasks may include the construction of pot experiments, thorough documentation of research activities, the taking of samples as well as the maintenance of research equipment.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• You have experience with ensuring data quality and working with larger datasets;
• You deep dive into every detail related to the science of ERW in tropical agriculture;
• You are independent, confident, hands-on, a go-getter, full of energy and possess an exceptional drive;
• You are a fast learner and want to steadily improve your professional and personal skill set;
• You can break down complex problems and present them in a clear and concise way;
• You have a PhD or minimum a master’s degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry or related field;
• You have knowledge of geology, weathering processes in tropical soils;
• You are a team player, will to work with and support others in the team where necessary including actively volunteering for tasks to assist where appropriate;
• You are fluent in Portuguese;
• English is required to a level to present and discuss research and activities with an international team (advanced);
• You are based in or near Piracicaba (SP) or happy to relocate.