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Corteva Agriscience Postdoctoral Scientist - Protein Engineering in Johnston, Iowa
Description
Corteva Agriscience is a leader in delivering novel and sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture. The Protein Engineering, Optimization and Design (PEOD) team within the Trait Discovery and Optimization (TDO) group combines protein engineering, structure biology, and directed evolution to identify and improve novel insect control, herbicide tolerance, and agronomic traits. We are seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Protein Engineering, Optimization and Design team. The successful candidate will be member of a directed evolution working group that optimizes insecticidal, herbicide tolerance, or agronomic trait proteins for a variety of desired properties.
This role will be on-site at our Global Business Center in Johnston, IA.
Responsibilities - What You'll Do:
Design, construct and implement high complexity phage, yeast, or ribosome display library for directed evolution of insecticidal, herbicide tolerance, or agronomic trait proteins
Remain on the cutting-edge of new directed evolution methods and explore how those new technologies can be applied to eukaryotic proteins
Part of a Directed Evolution working group that supports the overall Trait Discovery and Optimization group
Design and execute multiple biopanning experiments in parallel, keep track of results, and perform data analysis
Critically analyze data and communicate results with project teams and stakeholders to make appropriate decisions about project direction
Collaborate across research groups to develop and implement experimental plans
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related biological disciplines with 0-2 years of post-doctoral experience.
Competencies and Qualifications:
Experience in protein biochemistry or structure biology
Experience utilizing directed evolutionary techniques
Hands-on library construction experience with phage display is recommended but not required
Experience in organizing, analyzing, and interpreting large volumes of data
Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and technical writing skills are required.
Must be reliable, self-motivated, persistent, and can work effectively both independently and in teams.
Benefits - How We'll Support You:
Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
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