Research Scientist

Recruitment Background

• Sagri aims to create carbon credits and MRV services by analyzing soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions through satellite data analysis.
• To generate carbon credits, it is necessary to prove the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through certification bodies.
• The R&D team aims to establish a methodology using satellite and farming app data to prove the creation of carbon credits.
• We're looking for research scientists to join this initiative.

 

Mission of the Position

• "Sagri" app visualizes soil conditions analyzed by satellite data to reduce fertilizer use and global warming.
• Fertilizer application based on intuition leads to excessive use and CO₂ emissions.
• Traditional soil testing is labor-intensive and slow.
• AI models analyze satellite images to suggest optimal fertilizer types and amounts.
• Reducing chemical fertilizers cuts CO₂ and generates carbon credits.
• Carbon credits can significantly boost farmer incomes in emerging countries.
• Sagri aims to support global farmers through satellite data.

 

Job Description

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Collect data on crops, soil, and GHG emissions (mainly overseas).
• Preprocess data for machine learning and process-based modeling.
• Lead PoC projects: data collection, analysis, paper writing, and patent applications.

 

Sagri's Development Environment

• Broad development themes with high growth potential.
• Encouragement to explore new areas if motivated.

 

Technologies

• Languages: TypeScript / Python / Rust
• Architecture: Redux / Atomic Design
• Frameworks: React.js / Next.js / Django REST
• DB: PostgreSQL (PostGIS)
• Infrastructure: AWS (EC2 / EKS / S3 / RDS)
• Version Control: Git / GitHub
• Communication: Slack / Zoom / Discord / Google Meet

 

Culture

About the Department

• Department: Engineering
• Members: 11 full-time engineers
• Supervisor: CRO Tanaka

 

Department Culture

• Engage in research alongside development duties.
• Opportunities for papers, conferences, and joint research.
• Support for careers in academia or research.

 

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Experience/Skills

• Research using mathematical modeling, stats, ML.
• Development of ML/statistical models.
• Agriculture or environmental fieldwork.
• Independent academic paper writing (PhD level).
• English fluency for research communication.

 

Preferred Experience/Skills

• PhD holder.

 

Who We Want to Work With

• Shares Sagri’s mission and values.
• Collaborates with academia.
• Builds future-oriented, impactful products.
• Explores new tech and expands beyond specialties.
• Strong communicator and learner.
• Customer-centric and adaptable to change.

 

Other Conditions

• Contract Period: 3-month trial period
• Location: Tokyo HQ, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
• Tochomae Station (direct)
• Nishi-Shinjuku Station (4-min walk)
• Shinjuku Station (8-min walk)
• Scope of Assignment Changes: As per job listing; possible reassignment
• Working Hours
• Flexible time: Start between 6–10 AM, end between 3–10 PM
• Core time: 10 AM–3 PM
• 1-hour break
• Holidays
• 120+ annual holidays
• Weekends and national holidays off
• Benefits
• Transportation covered
• 10 days paid leave from day one
• Maternity/childcare leave from day one
• Nursing and injury-related leaves
• Insurance: Full social insurance
• Anti-smoking: Non-smoking indoors

 

Selection Process

• Document screening
• First interview + presentation
• Second interview
• Final interview
• Offer meeting

Join us!