Date of posting here May 25, 2010
Type of position full time, for-profit, industry
Employer Dow AgroSciences
Description of Employer Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.
Location Indianapolis, IN
Salary varies with experience
Benefits Please see http://www.dowagro.com or http://www.dowfamilyhealth.com for information on benefits.
Closing date of competition June 24, 2010
Date position available immediately
Description of duties Dow AgroSciences Discovery R&D is seeking a Plant Physiologist to conduct and supervise research in the area of Agronomic Traits, specifically stress tolerance and nutrient use. The successful candidate will work with other trait experts in the department to provide leadership and strategic direction to product focused teams, and be directly responsible for supervising and executing research to enable gene discovery and testing. An in-depth understanding of maize developmental physiology and research experience with important biochemical and physiological processes controlling the desired traits is required. Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and be involved in planning and directing the research of other team members.
Qualifications sought
  • PhD in Agronomy or Plant Physiology or related discipline is required.
  • 8 - 10 years post graduate laboratory or greenhouse experience is preferred.
  • Experience in an industrial research setting where commercial product focus is evident is desired.
  • Previous experience leading small research groups is required.
  • Experience aligning multiple approaches and balancing a portfolio of projects is highly valued.
Application procedure  
Submit what
complete online application and attach a resume
Submit to
Candidates must apply online at http://www.dowagro.com/careers (job number 1000099) to be considered.