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.

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We're hiring for a Seed Production Research and Characterization Producibility Scientist - Data Science - Africa

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Seed Production Research and Characterization Producibility Scientist - Data Science - Africa you will identify, assess, and develop new scientific concepts and/or technologies to provide solutions that improve producibility and reduce variability in Corteva Seed Production. Manages scientific, technical and data projects, coordinating with other professionals and support personnel within Production, Commercial and SPD to accomplish producibility objectives. Defines approach to scientific, technical, and/or data problems, developing, testing, and validating hypotheses.

You will be responsible for the following.

Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines to ingest, process, and transform large volumes of structured and unstructured data from various sources. 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. Ensure data quality and integrity by establishing data validation and cleansing processes. 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. Deploying and managing big data and cloud-based technologies and data management best practices. 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. Staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in data engineering and recommending innovative solutions to enhance data infrastructure.

You Will Be Part of a Growing Team

Corteva Agriscience is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture to enrich lives and our planet for generations to come. You will be part of the global seed production research and characterization (SPRC) team. Our mission as SPRC is to cultivate a cutting edge and sustainable future for agriculture by prioritizing people and partnerships, advancing production yields through innovative solutions, and fostering transparent communication in our progress.

Your Challenge:

As Seed Production Research and Characterization Producibility Scientist - Data Science - Africa, you will identify, assess, and develop new scientific concepts and/or technologies to provide solutions that improve producibility and reduce variability in Corteva Seed Production.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Manage scientific, technical and data projects, coordinate with other professionals and support personnel within Production, Commercial and Seed Product Development to accomplish producibility objectives.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Master's or Doctor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural research, or Plant Breeding.
• 10+ years' experience in agricultural field research
• Good understanding of hybrid seed production
• 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

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 Can We 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 interaction with other global colleagues to 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 environment.
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility?

To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M

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