Post-Doctoral Scientist

Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a six-month Post-Doctoral Scientist to join our Crop Protection Discovery and Development (CPDD) Field Science team, supporting efforts at the Yuma Research Center in Yuma, AZ. In this role, you will use your scientific skills to execute the CPDD project workplan for entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and nematology. You will work closely with the CPDD Field Science Leader and other stakeholders to plan and implement the assigned CPDD field trial program, including completing work in specialty and row crops on the efficacy, crop safety, and characterization of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, biologicals, and nematicides.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish, implement, evaluate, record, summarize and archive field research focused on approved biology research questions

• Effectively interact with Field Scientists, biology leaders, and commercial counterparts, collaborating on various research programs

• Perform robust data summary, statistical analysis, and reporting activities for project stakeholders

• Support commercial stakeholders in customer technical educational opportunities and technical field support activities as needed

• Champion a world-class safety culture by actively learning, applying, and promoting best-in-class safety processes and procedures

Qualifications

The following are required:

• PhD degree in Ag related field of study or 10+ years of direct experience in a similar role

• Experience with applied agricultural field trial work

• Good understanding of statistical tools and principles commonly used in agricultural field trial activities

• Experience with pesticide applications/able to obtain a valid applicator license

• Familiarity with farming and field trial equipment, such as tractors, sprayers, implements, etc.

• Good organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across multiple projects

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to work independently and during non-conventional work-hours

• Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people

• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite

• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive

• Ability to work outside during high summer temperatures

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.