Corn Breeding Scientist (Córdoba)

Role PurposeThe Corn Breeder will lead and execute a breeding program focused on the development of competitive, high‐yielding, and stable corn commercial hybrids adapted to Central‐North and Northern Argentina. The role requires close collaboration with a regional and general Corteva Seed Product Development, breeding analytics, and product development network, ensuring alignment with integral strategies while addressing local agronomic, environmental, and market needs. The successful candidate will contribute directly to deliver commercial genetic gain, pipeline advancement, and germplasm enhancement, supporting Corteva's leadership in the Southern Cone corn markets.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and continuously improve a corn breeding strategy targeting Central‐North and Northern Argentina. Develop elite hybrid and inbred line pipelines emphasizing yield, stability, stress tolerance (drought and heat), disease resistance, agronomic fitness, and adaptability. Plan, execute, and evaluate multi‐environment breeding trials across relevant geographies, while applying modern quantitative breeding approaches. Collaborate with breeding analytics and data science teams to leverage and develop predictive tools, genomic selection, and decision support systems. Work closely with regional and global breeders, breeding leads, trait teams, phenotyping, analytics, and seed production. Contribute to regional and international germplasm exchange, reviews, and technical forums. Partner with Agronomy, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure breeding outputs align with customer and market needs. Promote a culture of safety, ethics, and compliance, ensuring all breeding activities meet Corteva and regulatory requirements. Provide technical mentoring or guidance to junior scientists, technicians, and collaborators as needed.Job RequirementsPh.D. or M.S. in Plant Breedin #J-*****-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.com.ar/empleo/qjnjm