Edafólogo
Soil scientists study soil characteristics, map soil types and investigate the responses of soils under certain conditions by researching the chemical composition, structure and properties of soil. They perform scientific experiments, analyze the data collected and develop solutions to problems using quantitative results (results that can be counted, measured and expressed using numbers).
Futuro mercado laboral
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Feria
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Bien
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Excelente
Empleadores típicos:
Soil scientists are employed by companies, research firms, governmental organizations, environmental organizations, conservation organizations, colleges and universities.
Organizaciones y asociaciones profesionales sugeridas:
- Sociedad Americana de Ciencias del Suelo
- Alianza Nacional de Consultores Independientes sobre Cultivos
- Sociedad Americana de Agronomía
- Committee for Sustainable Agriculture
- Sociedad Americana de Ciencias de los Cultivos
- Sociedad Americana de Ciencias de las Malas Hierbas
Salario:
$74,000?
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¿Qué responsabilidades tendré?
- Research soil characteristics and map soil types
- Provide advice on rural or urban land use
- Perform chemical analysis on microorganism content of soil
- Investigate responses of specific soil types to known soil management practices
- Conduct experiments on farms or experimental stations to determine the best soil types for different plants
- Initiate and implement soil research and development programs
- Prepare proposals and applications to successfully establish and fund research trials
- Communicate with relevant industry sectors to initiate industry-relevant research projects
- Meet company requirements for trial planning and research project operations
- Manage trial data collection and analyze data once collected
- Budget for research work and provide reports to management about trial and research progress
- Submit research to academic journals and publishers
- Present presentations on research findings and new techniques at conferences and to producers
- Provide insight to government agencies for policy development
Cursos de bachillerato recomendados:
- educación agrícola
- matemáticas
- statistics
- focus on sciences like earth science, chemistry, plant science, soil science and biology
Formación requerida:
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, crop science, soil science, biology, horticulture, plant physiology, environmental science or a related field is required to become a soil scientist. More research-driven positions may require a master’s or doctorate degree. Higher level degrees, along with experience, are needed for administrative-level positions in the field.
