Breeding support specialist

Notre mission Enrichir la vie de ceux qui produisent et de ceux qui consomment, en assurant le progrès pour les générations à venir. Corteva accompagne les agriculteurs pour répondre à une demande alimentaire mondiale croissante, tout en préservant les ressources naturelles. Nos activités Corteva propose une combinaison unique de : Semences (maïs, tournesol, soja, colza, etc.) Protection des cultures Solutions numériques agricoles Ces solutions visent à maximiser les rendements, améliorer la rentabilité des exploitations et favoriser une agriculture plus durable. Présence et envergure Environ 21 000 collaborateurs Présence dans plus de 110 pays Plus de 150 sites de R&D et de production à travers le mondeCorteva investit fortement en recherche et innovation afin de proposer des solutions différenciées et adaptées aux enjeux agricoles actuels et futurs. Nos valeurs Les valeurs de Corteva guident l'ensemble de ses actions : Construire ensemble Être exemplaire Être curieux Enrichir la vie Agir avec intégrité et responsabilité Placer la sécurité et l'environnement au cœur de nos priorités. This 12-month contract position is supporting the plant breeding group and especially the North Early corn Evaluation Zone in Pacé, Brittany, France. The position mainly supports nursery activities, inbred seed management and molecular breeding activities but also some other research activities in trialing and data management. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: For the Evaluation Zone Support Prepare files needed for Breeding Decision meetings. Supervise assigned projects (inbred maintenance, genomic predictions, hybrid production) to support our breeding community. For the Breeding Program Support Evaluate field experiments and collaborate to have a phenotyping of excellence. Supervise nursery activities including inbred scoring and characterization. Take key role in a breeding deployment program in corn including hands-on phenotypic and genetic analysis. Plan new experiments and tasks with research manager and breeder support. Continuous learning of new technology adaptation and efficient work processes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED : 1. MSc in plant breeding, agronomy or related field 2. Ideally professional experience in plant research 3. Fluency in English and French is required 4. Knowledge in data management and data analysis 5. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 6. Self-motivation and willingness to work in a team 7. Knowledge in genetics, plant breeding, statistics, and molecular biology. To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information For US Applicants: See the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.