Research Investigator

Actively Interviewing for Systems Research Agronomist to join R&D organization in Cario, GA!

Description

Job Title: Brassica Biofuels System Agronomist

Shift: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 pm but flexibility will be preferred.

Job description:

R&D organization strives to be the best at designing discovering and developing innovations that create value for farmers and delivery consumer benefits in planet-friendly ways. We achieve this goal by being the most open agile research organization in the world. We are a market-shaping organization that enriches the lives of those who produce and those who consume ensuring progress for generations to come.

The Cropping Systems team within Seed Product Development is seeking a Systems Research Agronomist. In this role you will be responsible for developing new cropping systems in partnership with a team of scientists from Corteva RD and public parters with a focus on long-season environments in the southern US. Responsibilities will include design and analysis of multi-crop systems-level agronomic trials development of agronomic recommendations and responsibility for research collaborations farmer and agronomist interactions and business relationships.

Requirements:

- PhD or MS in agronomy plant physiology plant breeding or ecology with experience in either South US systems or brassica crops.

- Knowledge of and applied in-field experience with multi-crop systems.

- Experience with field research processes and data analyses and utilization.

- Excellent interpersonal skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships as well as working with farmers.

- Strong organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across locations.

- Independent highly motivated and self-directed scientist.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Must be able to work in varying environments to conduct field activities such as data collection.

- Some travel required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cairo, GA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cairo,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $40