SPRC Producibility Scientist Africa at Corteva Agriscience

You will be responsible for the following.

• Deliver, implement and support new agronomy and/or plant breeding technologies and solutions within seed production research and characterization to drive seed production research and characterization objectives
• Represent Seed Production Research and Characterization (SPRC) and Global Seed Operations (GSO) at research centers to meet field testing needs and help drive technological advancements Identify gaps and needs within seed production research and characterization to improve the cost, quality and reliability of seed production
• Develop, oversee, and execute research protocols and projects against science plans that can deliver superior hybrids, incremental savings and improve the cost, quality and reliability of seed production
• Collaborate with the global SPRC group to advance seed production research and characterization in Africa with a strong focus on global standardization
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting field data, with attention towards data quality, and specialized maintenance of Production Research field trials and parent characterization plot trials at regional research hubs
• Work both independently and cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders to prioritize projects and resources, refine project scope, expectations, and potential benefits Understand and apply the benefits of precision agriculture, data analytics, field imaging, and new technologies to high quality field research

Your Challenge:

• As Seed Production Research and Characterization Producibility Scientist – Africa, you will implement new scientific concepts and/or technologies to provide solutions that improve producibility and reduce variability in Corteva Seed Production.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural research, or Ag technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in agricultural field research
• Strong record of innovation and applying new technology
• Excellent people, managerial and organizational skills
• Excellent communication – oral, written, under diverse circumstances and audiences
• Results driven and capacity to influence within a matrixed organization and across functions
• Demonstrated statistical and data skills, attention to detail, results orientation
• Ability to travel for business, local and international