• Post Doc Environmental Exposure Assessment

    Corteva Agriscience (Effie, MN)


    Who Are We, And What Do We Do?

     

    At **Corteva Agriscience,** you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

     

    We are seeking a highly motivated **Postdoctoral Researcher** to join the Environmental Exposure Assessment team in developing innovative tools for aquatic risk assessment in Brazil. This role will support regulatory safety evaluations by integrating and validating advanced modelling tools for environmental exposure assessment, with a focus on supporting regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement.

    What You’ll Do:

    + **Design and implement a software tool** integrating the USEPA PWC model and the VFSMOD model, with a user-friendly visual interface, to support aquatic risk assessment for Brazilian regulatory authorities (IBAMA).

    + **Validate and test the integrated tool** against stand-alone versions and field data, ensuring scientific rigor and reliability.

    + **Collaborate cross-functionally** with academic partners (e.g., Professor Muñoz-Carpena, Prof. Romulo Penna Scorza Junior at EMBRAPA), regulatory affairs, and other stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and successful adoption.

    + **Develop documentation and training materials** for the tool, including recommendations for parameterization under Brazilian conditions, and deliver training to IBAMA and other registrants.

    + **Advocate for tool acceptance** through presentations at conferences (SETAC-Latin America, ACS, SETAC-NA, European Modeling Conference) and workshops.

    + **Communicate scientific findings** and project outcomes in both written and oral formats, including publishing and presenting at professional meetings.

    + **Work independently and collaboratively** within a technical team, contributing to the advancement of regulatory science and environmental safety.

    What You Need:

    + Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Engineering, or a related field.

    + Experience with environmental exposure assessment, modelling, and software development.

    + Familiarity with aquatic risk assessment frameworks and mitigation measures (e.g., vegetated filter strips, runoff models).

    + Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

    + Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

    What Makes You Stand Out:

    + Experience with model integration, validation, and stakeholder engagement.

    + Working experience with runoff models like VFSMOD

     

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    The salary range for this position is $81,000.00 to $100,000.00.

     

    This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

     

    Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

     

    Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

     

    For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.