Soil Researcher

About the Organization

“Without food security, you will have no other security,” – David Beasley.

In today’s world, home to over seven billion people, about one billion go to bed hungry every night. Food, a fundamental human necessity, often does not receive the attention and value it deserves. With increasing populations, climate change, limited water resources, and the complex land use issue, the need for better food security becomes increasingly important. Tay Juhana Foundation (TJF), a non-governmental organization, understands the urgency of taking immediate action to address this global challenge.

TJF, driven by a team of energetic and innovative young professionals, is dedicated to developing effective strategies, conducting pioneering research, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices on suboptimal lands, particularly peatlands. Peatlands that cover ~8% of the land surface in Indonesia, have potential for food sources that have already utilized generation traditionally. Developing sustainable agriculture practices on peatland is essential in the uncertain global macro that is full of war and food export bans. We are committed to significantly impacting land management worldwide, contributing to improved food security.

We are looking for motivated individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join our dynamic team in Jakarta as a Researcher on peat soil and be a part of the change for these critical causes.

Roles Description

The researcher will be responsible for designing a study using qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, analyze, interpret data, and write scientifically reviewed articles for research on peatland ecosystems. 

Responsibilities

1. Designing research on peat soil conditions in smallholder plantations and analyzing the efficacy of nutrient cycle methods in sustainable peatland agriculture.
2. Coordinating the field data collection, especially in the TJF research site in Indragiri Hilir, Riau.
3. Conducting field surveys, collecting soil samples, performing soil tests in the laboratory, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to the entire designed research process.
4. Writing publications, including scientific papers (journal and proceeding standards), research reports, and popular science articles for both scientific and non-scientific communities.
5. Coordinating research dissemination activities, such as international conferences, open discussions, and other relevant events.
6. Assisting the Head of Division in organizing activities based on the research framework and liaising with preferred partners.