Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

Your work will include time spent developing cropping systems at your desk and in the field:

• Cropping Systems Design and Testing: Design, develop testing protocols for, and evaluate agronomic practices for new cropping systems.
• Crop Modelling/Physiology: Design, analyze and supervise data collection for trials to improve crop models and optimize crop physiology for new cropping systems.
• Seed Product Development: Work closely with breeders to suggest product development targets for new cropping systems.
• Field Trial Implementation: Collaborate with field research teams and field agronomists to implement trials and recommend changes in-season and after harvest.
• External Partnerships: Work closely and effectively on joint research efforts with public sector scientists and commercial partners. Effectively communicate with cooperating farmers.
• Safety Focus: Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Qualifications

Requirements – What You’ll Bring:

Ph.D in crop physiology, agronomy, breeding, ecology or similar:

• Crop Modelling & Experimental Design and Analysis Experience: DSSAT, APSIM or similar; strong knowledge of crop physiology; experimental design, data collection and analysis capabilities; capacity to learn new methods and software.
• Agronomic Skills: Practical knowledge of agronomy. Demonstrated understanding of farming practices at a system level, including agricultural equipment, fertility, pest control, planting and harvest methods.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people, including farmers, public sector scientists, and commercial partners.
• Results Driven Attitude: Self-motivated with the ability to initiate projects, make improvements and decisions, and solve problems. Detail-oriented, with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Safety Oriented Mindset: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices.
• Field Ready: Physical requirements for field-based agricultural research
  • Lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments.
  • Some travel required (<;15%); willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including limited weekend work during seasonal peaks.
  • Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
  • (Preferred) Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.