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Date Posted: Wednesday, January 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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GROWING WHAT MATTERS
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 Precision Phenotyping and Parent Characterization Research.
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
As Precision Phenotyping and Parent Characterization Research you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of product and parent testing efforts in the region assigned and will report into local research leadership in Lusaka, Zambia. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective and efficient execution of experiments and testing protocol for your region of responsibility and ensures the generation of high-quality data for use in product advancement decisions. You will drive the characterization of inbred and hybrid parents through precision ear photometry phenotyping. You Will Be Part of Growing Team
The African Plant Breeding Research and Development team innovatively develops hybrid seed product to serve African producers and consumers. .

Your Challenge
• Execution of high quality experiments supporting product development and deployment
• Driving precision phenotyping and genetic gain
• Deploying global technology to improve efficiency in local solutions
• Building collaborative testing networks to produce high quality data
• Representing the voice of producers in product development efforts

Job Skills: Not Specified

To Grow What Matters. You Will Need
• MSc in plant breeding or agricultural related field
• 3-5 years minimum experience in conducting research field trials
• Experience in the seed industry required. Experience in ESCA Maize related research preferred
• Experience in photometry and photometric data analysis preferred
• Experience in parent characterization and maize UPOV descriptors
• Knowledge of breeding nurseries and seed production
• Knowledge of and experience in using quality management system
• Experience in maintaining and monitoring inventory management
• Knowledge of current/modern breeding methodologies/approaches
• Accurate and precision minded individual
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time is critical
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to: lift up to 15Kg, work outside in all kinds of weather, stand/sit for extended periods of time, operate specialized field equipment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: 3-5 years

Work Hours: 8

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