Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our research and development organization in Johnston, Iowa. We offer students the opportunity to work closely with a senior scientist in an industrial setting, and the students will have extensive opportunities to network across the company. It is desirable that students have past practical experience in a research environment generating data and have relevant computer skills. Students are encouraged to be creative and take initiative, where appropriate, while working with their supervisor. Students are expected to always operate in a safe and efficient manner. Essential to this internship are interpersonal, organizational, communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.

• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva’s safety culture.

• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.

• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

Qualifications

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline. Students must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work before the start of the internship.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0+

• Must be able to relocate to Johnston, Iowa for the duration of the internship.

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.