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Vylor
Biostatistics 6-Month Intern
Job Description
Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science. Grow what's next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research to enhance food security and drive sustainability? Join us for an exciting and impactful 6-month internship designed to give broad exposure to the day-to-day activities of a team that works at the intersection of world class statistics, computer science and seed product design to bring the power of accelerated genetic gain to our customers. We are a global leader of seed, crop protection, and digital solutions in agriculture. This position will reside within the Seed Product Development Biostatistics team. This team discovers, adapts, and develops state-of-the-art statistical methodology and computational algorithms that help convert into actionable insights real-time, high-volume data streams, to inform optimized Seed Product Design.
What You'll Do:
Develop and deploy state-of-the-art experimental designs and phenotypic analysis methodologies to improve genetic gain in Corteva's breeding programs Collaborate with plant breeders in multiple crops and geographies spanning the globe to understand biological questions and develop statistical solutions to complex questions Manage your own research project with the expectation of a verbal report to the larger intern group found throughout the United States Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full-time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training in statistics or the plant sciencesWhat Skills You Need:
Current enrollment at an accredited university at the time of internship The ability to relocate to the Corteva Seed Hub global headquarters in Johnston, Iowa for the duration of the internship An accomplished academic record through the later stages of graduate studies at an accredited university A strong interest in applying statistical methods to commercial agriculture A solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, including areas such as linear mixed models, spatial statistics, and ordinal data analysis Knowledge of R, ASReml, or related scientific computing languages, the experience managing and manipulating large datasets Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals of diverse language, cultural, and scientific backgrounds Creative thinking and the flexibility to work both independently and in a team environment 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. Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Vylor 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.Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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A Statistics Professor teaches foundational statistical ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$100,169 / year median in Iowa
+4% projected growth