Statistics Research Scientist

Corteva Agriscience

Statistics Research Scientist at Corteva Agriscience optimizing agriculture using statistical methodologies and AI. Engage in collaborations and provide statistical expertise in product design and regulatory submissions.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,500 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research and implement statistical methodologies and computational algorithms to optimize the design, analysis, and interpretation of trials
Provide statistical expertise in support of product advancement and regulatory submissions
Lead the development of in-house statistical software as alternatives to existing platforms
Build AI-powered agents for accelerating product design and development
Collaborate with scientists on experimental design and statistical inference questions
Provide statistical consultation and training to the product design community
Engage in external scientific collaborations and publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Statistics or a closely related quantitative discipline
Demonstrated interest in experimental design and statistical theory
Proven ability to translate statistical methodology into functional software systems through modern AI tools
Strong foundation in applied statistical science with expertise in mixed linear model methodology
Advanced programming proficiency in ASReml, R, Python, or comparable scientific computing languages
Willingness to learn and operate within a commercial crop protection business environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical methodologiescomputational algorithmsexperimental designstatistical inferencemixed linear model methodologyASRemlRPythonAI-powered agentsstatistical software development

Soft Skills

statistical consultationtrainingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Doctoral degree (PhD) in Statistics