Description
The field of science that studies soil as a natural resource, its characteristics, formation, and classification. It also examines the physical, biological, and chemical potential of soil.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 8 occupations
- Total: 10 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Soil scientistA Soil Scientist studies the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil to understand how it supports plant growth, affects ecosystems, and interacts with the environmen…
- Soil surveying technicianSoil surveying technicians analyse soil by carrying out technical surveying tasks, using soil surveying techniques. They focus on the process of classifying soil types and other so…
Optional for
- Geological engineerA Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
- Agricultural technicianAgricultural technicians collect and conduct experiments and tests on agriculture and aquaculture specimens. They provide support to scientists and farmers and also analyse and rep…
- Earth science lecturerEarth science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field o…
- Fisheries adviserA fisheries adviser is a professional who provides guidance and expertise in the management and sustainable development of fisheries. This role involves working with government age…
- Corrosion technicianCorrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the…
- HydrologistHydrologists research and study the quality, current challenges, and distribution of water on Earth. They study water supply from rivers, streams, and springs to determine their ad…
- Environmental programme coordinatorEnvironmental programme coordinators develop programmes for the improvement of environmental sustainability and efficiency within an organisation or institution. They inspect sites…
- GeologistGeologists research the materials that form the earth. Their observations depend on the purpose of the research. Depending on their specialisation, geologists study how the Earth h…