Soil microbiologist Jacqui Horswell preparing soil samples
Soil scientists study soils, including soil types and processes, and the implications of soil use.
He whakamārama
He kaitohutohu i te huarahi tika mo te whakahaere i nga ahuatanga e pa ana ki te whenua, ki te oneone ranei. I tua atu whakatenatena ai i nga mahi atawhai whenua, oneone hoki.
Entry Requirements
To become a soil scientist you need to have a Bachelor of Science with Honours, a Master of Science or a Doctorate degree in soils or a related discipline, such as earth science.
Pay
Salaries vary, but soil scientists usually earn between $30,000 and $80,000 per year.
Job Outlook
Soil science is diversifying and job opportunities exist in new areasDespite this, soil science continues to develop as a research area and the scope of this research has widened recently to include a multidisciplinary approach.
