________________________________________ From: Steve Sheppard sheppards=ecomatters.com@mail10.wdc01.mcdlv.net on behalf of Steve Sheppard sheppards@ecomatters.com Sent: January 31, 2018 11:28 AM To: Anita Brule-Babel Subject: CSSS and CSA: Job Posting from Dow AgroSciences, Edmonton
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DOW AGROSCIENCES
Research Scientist, Integrated Field Sciences R&D www.dow.com/careers Competition # 1711875
Dow AgroSciences has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Research Scientist, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The purpose of the Research Scientist job is to: (1) plan and implement field research and development programs to validate the field biology and performance of new product concepts; (2) recognize future marketplace needs and influence the development of new product concepts; and (3) provide technical support to maximize sales of new and existing products. The Research Scientist develops and maintains effective relationships with University, academic, government and private research collaborators and key customers. The successful candidate will provide commercial technical support and characterize new products through self-initiated field trials as well as cooperative research.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plan and implement field research programs to validate the performance of new products and technologies in development, and to build registration dossiers. - Hires, trains and mentors post-secondary students and contractors to assist with implementation of the field program. - Summarizes and analyzes data, sharing observations with stakeholders to support the characterization and advancement of new products. - Organizes field tours upon request and selects appropriate trials to support decision making in a regional/global trial program. - Measures and documents field performance, understands resistance issues, and identifies current and emerging trends and issues in the region. Proposes and shares technical positioning as part of cross functional product development teams. - Serves as the biology lead and technical subject matter expert on cross functional product development teams comprised of Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Formulation and Supply chain leaders. - Collaborates with the Regulatory team to summarize field data and author reportsfor the Canadian PMRA to register new active ingredients and product use patterns. - Provides input on the critical assessment and prioritization of technical needs and activities essential to the implementation of business strategy. - Establish and maintain research relationships with University, government, extension and consultant cooperators. - Identify new business opportunities for Dow AgroSciences, keep abreast of market trends, and influence development of new products. - Develop and maintain key contacts within the technical community (university, extension, federal and state agencies, natural resource non-governmental organizations, and industry/commodity associations). - Provide direct technical support to the Dow AgroSciences commercial team. - Promote proper use of Dow AgroSciences products through development and delivery of product stewardship programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's Degree or higher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - PhD or higher in Weed Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Plant Molecular Biology, Soil Science, Agronomy or related Biological Science. - In-depth knowledge of the theories and practices of agricultural science. - Demonstrated proficiency in conducting and publishing refereed research. - A working knowledge of agronomic production practices, crop protection, biotechnology, molecular biology and/or plant genetics. - Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to transfer technology through scientific presentation and publication. Comfortable engaging and interacting with internal (marketing, sales, regulatory) and external (producers, academics, consultants) stakeholders. - Practical knowledge of education techniques and experience transferring technical information to diverse audiences.
ABOUT DOW AGROSCIENCES: Dow AgroSciences discovers, develops, and brings to market crop protection and plant biotechnology solutions forthe growing world. Dow AgroSciences Canada has research operates across the country, with a head office in Calgary, Alberta. Dow AgroSciences Canada is part of the agricultural division of DowDuPont(tm), a global agricultural science and technology company with a diversified seed, trait and crop protection portfolio and operations in over 130 countries.
Learn more at www.dowagro.com/enca/canada and http://www.dow-dupont.com/about-dow-dupont/agriculture/default.aspx.
The closing date is February 16, 2018 and applicants must apply on-line.
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