Career path
Soil and Plant Scientist
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. May classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- Realistic InterestsCentral
Your interest in hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, or physical materials.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- SupportImportant
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
- Job titles you'll see
- Soil and Plant Scientists
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