Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago
R&D Field Sensing Intern
Des Moines, IA
Internship
Onsite
InternCorteva Agriscience is seeking a highly motivated 6-month intern to join their Research and Development team. This role focuses on evaluating environmental data streams and exploring the impact of advanced weather networks and novel sensing technologies on plant breeding and crop health.
AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Responsibilities
Develop and implement automated quality control (QC) scripts using Python or R to identify sensor drift, outliers, and transmission gaps
Analyze and organize large, complex datasets to extract actionable insights for crop modeling
Investigate existing weather networks to ensure consistency and reliability across field sites; utilize GIS and remote sensing tools to analyze the spatial representativeness of station siting
Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain field sensing equipment
Contribute to the design, engineering, and testing of new sensor prototypes and IoT devices
Conduct field visits for equipment inspection and data collection
Potential to operate UAVs and/or robots and their associated payloads to support phenotyping operations
Design and execute a dedicated research project focused on sensor performance, network optimization, or technology impact, culminating in a presentation to R&D leadership and station staff
Work alongside researchers across various disciplines (Atmospheric Science, Plant Breeding, Engineering) to communicate how data quality and novel technologies influence future farming operations
Qualification
Required
Priority given to current seniors or graduate students (Master's or PhD) at an accredited university or community college
Majors in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Geospatial Information Science (GIS), Environmental Engineering, Agronomy, or related STEM fields are preferred
Proficiency in Python or R is required, specifically for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and script automation (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Tidyverse)
Strong understanding of GIS principles and geospatial software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or Google Earth Engine)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, build, or test sensitive environmental sensors or electronic equipment
Proven ability to clean and organize complex datasets
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for exploring innovative solutions in a fast-paced R&D environment
Ability to work effectively in both office settings and outdoor field environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to work in a variety of environments, including both office-based computational work and outdoor field sites
Ability to take occasional day trips to off-site research locations for equipment maintenance and data collection
Preferred
Experience with remote sensing and the application of technology to plant screening techniques is a plus
Experience with station calibration and maintenance is highly valued
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
Founded in 2019
10001+ employees
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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
Leadership Team
Dave Johnson
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