Field Testing & Phenotyping Specialist

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOUCorteva 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.#GrowWhatMattersJoin Us as a Field Testing and Phenotyping Specialist! We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity to join our Seed Product Development (SPD) team, supporting Corn and Sunflower R&D trials across Ukraine for 12 month period with the opportunity for prolongation. This role is essential to meeting our annual targets and supporting the European sales and marketing teams with high-quality field data and trial execution. The Field Testing and Phenotyping Specialist will play a pivotal role in supporting trials, from seed preparation and planting to harvest and data analysis. This position is designed for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a tangible impact on agricultural innovation. Your Challenge:Coordinating field operations and data collection for sunflower trials. Providing agronomic support for sunflower R&D trials. Coordinate and work together with Seed Production and Characterization (SPRC) and Global Seed Operations (GSO) while data collection for parent characterization trials in production areas. Lead seed preparation, trial plantings, field observations, and harvest activities. Manage agronomical aspects in collaboration with farmers. Plan and execute experiments, including data collection for trait analysis. Support corn yield testing trials in the region. Oversee seed inventory management. Organize and supervise temporary employees during trial seasons. Summarize experimental results, identify problem areas, and prepare comprehensive data reports. Maintain effective communication with other departments. Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and efficient work processes. Location:Preferred location is Kyiv regionTo Grow What Matters, You Will NeedHigher education in Agricultural Engineering or related field. Strong Knowledge in Sunflower and Corn cultivation. At least 3 years’ experience in R&D, especially with Sunflower and Corn. Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment Demonstrated statistical and data skills, attention to detail, results orientation Strong record of innovation and applying new technology Willingness to work flexible working hours and travel frequently. Good communication skills in Ukrainian and English, both written and spoken. Valid driver’s license. Ability to manage and deal with conflict, ambiguity, complexity Ability to drive Agricultural machineryЗверніть увагу: компанія не забезпечує бронювання військовозобов’язаних на цій посаді#LI-OB1#LI-remoteTo know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=Bs3CpU29-1M

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