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**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 Associate**

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

**You Will Be Part of Growing Team**

Research and Development

**Your Challenge**:

- Responsibility to ensure all phenotyping activities are executed at assigned trial locations; from cooperator sourcing, seed preparation, planting, crop maintenance, data collection (including UAV/drones) and harvesting
- Works as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines
- Responsible for day to day maintenance of research field equipment including combines, planters and tractors
- Interact within all programs at the station with a mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits
- Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan

**Key Stakeholders and Interactions**:
Serve as a team member in the Western Phenotyping team

**Location**:
Potchefstroom - Hoogekraal Research Farm

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**Qualifications**:** To Grow What Matters, You Will Need**
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture or Diploma in scientific related field or 1-2 years industry related experience required
- Strong background in agronomy
- Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people
- Ability to supervise and prioritize multiple tasks is critical
- Technical and mechanical skills is a must for maintenance of agricultural equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment and vehicles at any time.
- Experience in GPS systems on agricultural equipment
- Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar and presentation software.
- Always comply with safety regulations and country laws, lead in way which will inspire all team members and follow the example
- High workload with long hours, regular travelling, and weekend work during seasonal peaks
- Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather
- Valid driver's license is required, Code 14 will be a bonus

**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 well-being of every employee by offering world-class be