Soil Health Specialist

We're Hiring: Soil Health Specialist

Location: Wayanad, Kerala

Type: Full-Time | Field-Based

Apply by: 07/07/2025

Email your CV to: hr@thanal.co.in

Thanal, is looking for a Soil Health Specialist to join our team in Wayanad. This role is central to our mission of promoting soil health, sustainable farming, and climate-resilient communities through science-backed practices and community collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct soil health assessments and field studies across project areas.

* Design and implement soil sampling protocols, nutrient profiling, and lab analysis.

* manage soil health labs and testing facilities.

* Develop Soil Health Cards for farmers based on field data and lab results.

* Collaborate with farmers, panchayats, and government bodies to promote soil conservation and sustainable land management.

* Support in training programs, field demonstrations, and awareness-building sessions.

* Contribute to research publications, reports, and soil monitoring frameworks.

* Assist in designing community-led interventions in composting, microbial inoculants, and organic inputs.

Requirements:

* M.Sc. in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field.

* 0–5 years of relevant experience (freshers with academic research or internships are welcome).

* Experience in soil analysis, organic/natural farming practices, and regenerative agriculture is a plus.

* Strong communication skills in English and Malayalam (written and spoken).

* Passionate about working closely with rural communities and farmers.

* Self-driven, adaptable, and a strong team player.