soil scientist

Soil scientists research and study scientific disciplines concerning soil. They advise on how to improve soil quality to support nature, food production or human infrastructure using surveying techniques, irrigation techniques and erosion reduction measures. They make sure to conserve and restore land suffering from intense farming or human interaction.

Alternative Labels

acidity tester

lead senior soil scientist

senior soil scientist

soil analyst

soil biologist

soil biology specialist

soil technician

soil testing technician

soil wetland scientist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on nature conservation apply safety procedures in laboratory conduct soil sample tests gather experimental data perform laboratory tests write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

European pesticide legislation crop production principles ecology geology scientific literature soil mechanics soil science soil structure

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust surveying equipment advise on fertiliser and herbicide advise on pollution prevention advise on soil and water protection apply sustainable tillage techniques collect samples collect samples for analysis conduct field work conduct land surveys develop irrigation strategies develop scientific research protocols ensure soil fertility implement biodiversity action plans inspect agricultural fields liaise with crop growers operate surveying instruments perform scientific research prepare surveying report record survey data

Optional Knowledge

agricultural equipment agroforestry agronomical production principles agronomy biology climate change impact conservation agriculture environmental engineering environmental legislation fertilisation principles government policy habitat restoration hydrology irrigation systems laboratory techniques plant harvest methods plant propagation pollution prevention surveying surveying methods sustainable agricultural production principles

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6a3d3d28-0ab6-49b0-9a32-697e5e104bf1

Status

released

Occupations

soil scientist

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status