Breeding Scientist at Corteva Agriscience

Your Challenge:

• Utilize crop modelling methodologies to identify and test novel product concepts and enhance selection strategies in response to environmental stress
• Plan and support several corn and sunflower research programs with advanced analytics.
• Key responsibilities will include genomic breeding across several breeding pipelines. Work implies hands-on analysis, advanced breeding, training, and field activity.
• Leverage enabling breeding technologies to drive product development improvements.
• Develop tools and advance novel methodology useful for the development of new hybrids.
• Develop and deploy selection strategies for multi-trait selection of traits of interest
• Work both independently and as a member of a regional team to deliver products

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Qualification in M.SC or PhD in Plant Breeding, Quantitative and/or Statistical Genetics or a related field.
• The candidate should have extensive experience in crop physiology, quantitative/statistical genetics, genome wide prediction methodology, in silico breeding, relevant genotyping technology, field research processes and data analytics.
• Comprehensive knowledge and applied research experience in plant genetics or plant breeding.
• Be proficient in utilizing and building software tools used for data analytics.
• Be strongly motivated by the desire to solve scientific questions by deeply analyzing phenotypic and genetic information and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in an independent, self-directed manner with creative problem-solving skills and a drive for innovation.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across projects and abilities to effectively share results across the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and a proven ability to work well in a multicultural team environment.
• Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader