Soil Scientist
40AI USED FOR40%moving to78%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Soil Scientist
Soil scientists study the soil beneath our feet to help farms grow food and to protect the environment. They test and analyze soil to work out what it needs and how to look after it properly.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Who hires for this
Rothamsted ResearchA leading agricultural research centre focused on sustainable farming and soil health, offering innovative projects and a collaborative environment.Natural EnglandThe government’s advisor for the natural environment in England, providing opportunities to work on soil conservation and environmental management.ADASA consultancy that provides expert advice on agriculture and the environment, with a strong focus on soil science and sustainability.The Environment AgencyAn organisation that protects and improves the environment in England, offering roles that involve soil management and environmental protection.Soil AssociationA charity that promotes sustainable farming and food, providing opportunities to work on soil health initiatives and policy advocacy.Lancashire Wildlife TrustFocused on conserving local wildlife and habitats, offering roles that involve soil health assessments and environmental education.Scottish Natural HeritageAn organisation dedicated to conserving Scotland's natural heritage, providing opportunities in soil and land management.Welsh GovernmentOffers roles in environmental management and policy, focusing on sustainable land use and soil conservation in Wales.The Centre for Ecology & HydrologyA UK centre for environmental research, providing opportunities to work on soil and water management projects.University of ReadingKnown for its strong agricultural research programmes, offering roles in soil science research and education.