Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago
Field Research Intern- 3 Month
Corteva Agriscience is dedicated to enhancing food security and driving sustainability through innovative research. The Field Research Intern will gain broad exposure to the activities at a field research center, participating in various research areas and managing their own research project.
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Responsibilities
Work as part of a team in one or more of the following research areas: field plot management, plot maintenance and agronomy, seed production, harvesting and analyzing samples (plant and insect), inoculation of disease or infestation of insects to facilitate pest pressure, and aid in data collection to support plant breeding, biotech, and crop protection product advancement
Responsible for collection of high-quality field data on specific traits and pests of economic importance
Travel to other field locations as part of the data collection process
Assist Corteva employees located at one of our research centers
Manage your own research project with the expectation of a verbal report to the larger intern group found throughout the United States
Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training in the plant sciences
Qualification
Required
Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university
Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or a related field
Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of internship
Must be able to relocate to the geography of the R&D center for the duration of the internship
Must be willing to work outside and wear appropriate PPE when required
Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team environment
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Agricultural background beneficial
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
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