Research Associate - La Rinconada, España - Corteva

Corteva

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La Rinconada, España

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Description:

We're hiring a
Research Associate
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Research Associate you will be part of the multi-crop team to provide support to the different breeding and testing programs in sunflower and corn executing agronomic practices ensuring high quality data.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Field Operations (80%)
Manage daytoday field operations in nurseries and trial network

Including:

land identification, soil preparation; location creation and mapping using Corteva ́s software, planting, field agronomic management (spraying / weed control) and harvest.

Support seed preparation activities in coordination with seed handling group.
Support product characterization and data collection according to established protocols as requires in the annual experiment plan.
Organize and supervise work of seasonal employees for field management
Serve as Drone pilot to collect remote sensing data in maize and sunflower testing network
Organization, Coordination and Communication (20%):
Communicate with site leadership team about workload flow, capital needs and challenges.
Improve efficiency and safety of daily work operations, with special attention to field equipment management.
Interact with REST Team to ensure adequate maintenance, operations and software updates of field equipment
Interact with EHS&S team in Seville to implement safety standards in field operations ensuring seasonal employees are trained and equipped with appropriate PPE's

Your Challenge:

Make Daily decisions associated to trial and field agronomic management.
Collect high value data to bring to the market the next generation of Maize and Sunflower hybrids
Decide priority of work activities.
Manage a group of employees in a very dynamic environment to achieve goals.
Travel to different locations within the agricultural region to plant and harvest trials in farmer ́s land.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Breeders and fellow researchers from Corteva as well as outside farmers.

Location:

Sevilla, Spain

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Qualifications:

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

MS University degree (preferred), University degree, or highly technical experience in Agronomy or related field and minimum of 3 years of industry related experience, or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.
Travel to testing locations with frequent overnight will be necessary. During planting and harvest period some weekends may be available to work.

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 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 wellbeing of every employee by offering worldclass benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility