Field Sciences Summer Research Assistant

This role will assist with the research, development and evaluations of Corteva Agriscience™ crop protection products. As a research intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about the features, benefits and characteristics of Corteva Agriscience™ products, and gain experience in safe and proper product application.

• Responsibilities:
o Agronomic research plot management
 Including training to operate research farm machinery
 Seeding
 Spraying
 Facilitating field tour activities
 Harvest
o Research Assessments
 Application of seed treatments, fertilizers and crop protection products on experimental plots
 Data collection - weed, insect, disease and crop response observations
 Assess, record, analyze experimental test results
 Work with new technology in agronomy and precision phenotyping

As a talented, passionate and hardworking candidate, a role with Corteva Agriscience™ will provide you with interesting, challenging and exciting growth opportunities in agricultural research. Candidates should possess the ability to work accurately and efficiently perform physical tasks as required (lifting, bending, field walks). As use of a company vehicle is part of the position, candidates must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and have a willingness to travel. Your commitment to safety must shine through both on and off the job. The assignments provide students with opportunities to develop by integrating classroom theory with practical work and to demonstrate their skills for future career opportunities at Corteva. Corteva Agriscience™ offers endless possibilities to use your skills and play a contributing role in helping growers produce healthy, affordable food for the world. Join Corteva Agriscience™ today and be part of a company committed to innovation, science and sustainable solutions.