Breeding Scientist

Description

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world-class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage, and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

Our team is seeking to fill a Breeding Analyst Scientist position to be based in Delmas, South Africa.

You Will Be Part of a Growing Team

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

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.

Location: Delmas, South Africa

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.
• Proficiency in utilizing and building software tools used for data analytics.
• Strong motivation 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 independently with creative problem-solving skills and a drive for innovation.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across projects and 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.

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow:

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities, and experiences.
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued, and empowered.
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise, and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.
• Performance-driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency, and agility.