Research 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 everyday 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.**#GrowWhatMatters**

**We're hiring for a Research Scientist/Breeder position.**

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

As a Research Scientist/Breeder** **you will be responsible for planning and conducting a comprehensive and technology-driven silage maize breeding program for the 75-80 maturity in the Northern Europe market located in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

**You Will Be Part of Growing Team**

Technical abilities need to be supported with strong communication, team building and leadership skills.

**Your Challenge**:

- improve the early germplasm base for critical traits related to agronomic stability and disease tolerance which requires experience and extensive knowledge of valuable germplasm sources and approaches to maximize genetic gain on multiple traits.
- support to zonal activities including but not limited to providing technical support of commercial and advanced stage hybrids and in advancing and positioning hybrids in precommercial evaluation and advancement.

**Key Stakeholders and Interactions**:

- Scientists in early RM breeding zone on global level to collaborate on breeding activities and exchange on breeding methodologies and germplasm
- External partnership like universities with direct plant breeding focus on related areas for technical exchanges
- Business Unit product managers and sales managers in Northern Europe to provide technical expertise on hybrids in the marketplace and in the later stages of development

**Location**:
Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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**Qualifications**:** To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**
- PHD in plant breeding + plus 3-5 years of breeding experience
- plant breeding knowledge of quantitative genetics
- ability to understand markets and interpret market needs 1

**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 YouWhat We Can Offer To Help You Grow?**
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressingagricultural 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