Soil Scientist jobs in Greenville, SC

Soil Scientist studies, investigates, and conducts experiments on different soil/plant types to determine use capabilities of soils, and effects of alternative practices on soil productivity. Applies a wide range concepts, practices, and procedures from two or more specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture. Being a Soil Scientist may require a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences or a related field with at least 5 years of work experience. May direct the work of a small group of employees. Additionally, Soil Scientist relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager and may be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Scientist
  • University of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC FULL_TIME

  • For Posting

    Posting Number
    RTF00115PO24

    USC Market Title
    Assistant Scientist

    Link to USC Market Title
    https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156373

    Business Title (Internal Title)
    Assistant Scientist

    Campus
    Columbia

    Work County
    Richland

    College/Division
    College of Engineering and Computing

    Department
    CEC Mechanical Engineering

    Advertised Salary Range
    Commensurate with qualifications

    Location of Vacancy
    Columbia, SC

    Part/Full Time
    Full Time

    Hours per Week
    40

    Work Schedule
    Standard number of work hours per week are 40 hours/week; Monday – Friday; one hour for lunch.

    Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to support the needs of the University and/or Department.

    Type of Staff Position
    Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

    Basis
    12 months

    Job Search Category
    Other Professional

    About USC

    About University of South Carolina
    From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

    Inclusive Excellence Statement
    At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

    Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below

    The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

    South Carolina Retirement
    Yes

    State Insurance Programs
    Yes

    Annual Leave
    Yes

    Sick Leave
    Yes

    Position Description

    Advertised Job Summary
    Under limited supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), this individual will conduct research on a DARPA funded project to extract material properties from the inverse analysis of data-rich experiments.


    Required Education and Experience
    PhD degree in mechanical engineering (or a closely related engineering field with a focus on computational mechanics, optimization, and plasticity) and a publication record on the topic of metal plasticity or solution of inverse problems, plus one-year of post-graduate experience.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    Expertise in computational mechanics, optimization, and plasticity, which could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

    Job Duties

    Job Duty
    Contribute to computational efforts in Gross Materials Lab research by conducting automated finite element modeling and optimization methods to solve inverse problems.

    Essential Function
    Yes

    Percentage of Time
    25

    Job Duty
    Contribute to efforts in the Gross Materials Lab to integrate experimental observations and simulation data by conducting data fusion and uncertainty quantification.

    Essential Function
    Yes

    Percentage of Time
    25

    Job Duty
    Maintain accurate and detailed data records, prepare research progress reports, deliverables to the project sponsor, and share findings via meetings and publications

    Essential Function
    Yes

    Percentage of Time
    25

    Job Duty
    Provide supervision to graduate and undergraduate students and coordinate efforts with other researchers in the laboratory.

    Essential Function
    Yes

    Percentage of Time
    15

    Job Duty
    Assist the PI in the preparation of proposals for federally funded programs.

    Essential Function
    Yes

    Percentage of Time
    10

    Position Attributes

    Hazardous weather category
    Essential

    Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
    No

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies
    1

    Desired Start Date

    Position End Date

    Job Open Date
    04/11/2024

    Job Close Date
    05/26/2024

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Special Instructions to Applicant
    A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

    Make certain to provide the following information on the application:
    • Your Legal Name
    • Valid Email Address that you can access for at least six (6) months after the hire date
    • Provide Start and End Dates for All Inactive Jobs for which you are not actively employed
      • All information entered on your application is taken into consideration when reviewing your qualifications, etc. No assumptions are made for employment end-dates based on the next or previous job listed on the application.

    Applicants should be prepared to upload:
    • Cover letter
    • Resume/CV
    • List of references and their contact information

    Applications are only being accepted until May 26, 2024.

    Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

    Quicklink for Posting
    https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/166782

    EEO Statement
    The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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Research Scientist
  • Furman University
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Research Scientist Welcome to Furman University's Career Site! IMPORTANT: Load all documents in the My Experience area under Resume/CV. This may include your resume/C.V., cover letter, unofficial tran...
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Research Scientist
  • University of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC FULL_TIME
  • Posting Number RTF00016PO21 USC Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/8219 Business Title Research Scientist Campus Columbia Work County Richland Col...
  • 24 Days Ago
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Data Scientist
  • SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC
  • Greer, SC FULL_TIME
  • PURPOSE: Accelerates and supports the ongoing activities in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Computer vision for multiple use cases for quality improvement in the area of manufacturing. Deals ...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Field Scientist - Environmental
  • Terracon Consultants, Inc.
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description General Responsibilities:Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recomm...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Quality Data Scientist
  • Michelin
  • Greenville, SC OTHER
  • Quality Data Scientist Michelin is hiring! - - - - - - - - - - - - The Opportunity: Michelin PRIME is growing and expanding our team! Here at PRIME, we manufacture tires for some of the highest profil...
  • 22 Days Ago
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Host/Hostess
  • UP On The Roof
  • Greenville, SC
  • Description: Pay starting at $12 and up. (location/experience dependent, will be discussed during interview) Benefits: P...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Host
  • Soby's
  • Greenville, SC
  • Description Soby's New South Cuisine is seeking enthusiastic host candidates to join our team! Are you interested in wor...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Steward/Dishwasher
  • UP On The Roof
  • Greenville, SC
  • Description: Pay starting at $12 and up. (location/experience dependent, will be discussed during interview) Benefits: P...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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PT Thrift Store Associate - Pete Hollis
  • Miracle Hill Ministries
  • Greenville, SC
  • Summary / Purpose of Position: This position's primary responsibility is to efficiently and effectively receive, process...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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SMALL ENGINE/AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN - 0324
  • City of Greenville, SC
  • Greenville, SC
  • Salary : $40,768.00 - $50,939.20 Annually Location : 475 Fairforest Way - Greenville, SC Job Type: Full Time Job Number:...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Veterinarian - Urgently Hiring, Amazing Opportunity, Sign-On Bonus - Greenville, SC
  • Desort
  • Greenville, SC
  • Full time Associate Veterinarian - Urgently Hiring, Amazing Opportunity, Sign-On Bonus - Greenville, SC We are urgently ...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician / Surgery - Vascular / South Carolina / Permanent / Vascular Surgery Physician Job near Greenville, SC Job
  • Md Staff Llc
  • Greenville, SC
  • A hospital-owned clinic is looking to employ a vascular surgeon. Prefer someone with 6+ years experience. Call is shared...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Interdisciplinary
  • Department of Defense
  • Greenville, SC
  • Summary About the Position: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for USACE Charleston Re...
  • 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville is located at 34°50′40″N 82°23′8″W / 34.84444°N 82.38556°W / 34.84444; -82.38556 (34.844313, −82.385428), roughly equidistant between Atlanta (145 miles [233 km] southwest), and Charlotte, North Carolina (100 miles [160 km] northeast). Columbia, the state capital, is 100 miles (160 km) to the southeast. Greenville is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range, and includes many small hills. Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina, is in northern Pickens County, less than 40 miles (64 km) northwe...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Soil Scientist jobs
$58,599 to $90,864
Greenville, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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What does a Soil Scientist do?

Soil Scientist in Newark, NJ
In either case, the certification enhances the credibility of your soil science practice and demonstrates your knowledgeable of current industry standards.
December 25, 2019
Soil Scientist in Des Moines, IA
More importantly, you’ll be providing expert advice directly to professionals from other fields, such as archaeologists, agricultural consultants, conservationists, forensic scientists, hydrologists, petrologists and construction engineers.
February 12, 2020
Soil Scientist in Memphis, TN
You are required to pass the Fundamentals of Soil Science Exam, which is administered twice a year by the Council of Soil Science.
January 30, 2020