1. Must hold a First or Upper Second-Class Bachelor’s degree (or its international equivalent), or a Master’s degree in a related science field (soil, agriculture, precision agriculture, ecology, environment) with a Merit and a minimum average grade of 60% and substantial research component. 2. Must be highly motivated to learn and employ new quantitative methods in soil science (sampling designs, proximal and remote sensing, spectroscopy, spatial-temporal analyses, modelling) and must have a strong aptitude for statistical programming, for example using R, python; 3. Must be able to think and work independently, at their desks, in the laboratory and in the field. They must also be personable and be willing to work in a collaborative team environment. 4. Proficiency in English is essential. They must have excellent written and communication skills and a strong aptitude for scientific writing and publication. 5. Must not be engaged in full-time employment, or be subject to an obligation with another party to provide that party with any intellectual property rights during the course of their research studies. 6. A good understanding of the soil carbon cycle is desirable.