About the role#
Corteva Agriscience is hiring an R & D Intern for the Computer and Data Science team. This is a paid, on-site internship based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The position runs for six consecutive months between February 1 and November 30, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Work on projects that integrate formulation science, material informatics, and cheminformatics with software engineering, machine learning, and mathematical modeling.
- Meet with business teams and scientists to identify project requirements and improve internal workflows.
- Build and test AI and automation tools to increase efficiency and support data-driven decisions.
- Develop AI-enabled solutions that use historical data to recommend project templates, workflows, and task structures.
- Analyze data from multiple sources to improve dashboards, reporting, and chatbot capabilities.
- Enhance internal tools by automating administrative processes and reducing manual effort.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Completion of at least two full years of undergraduate-level Computer Science or Data Science curriculum, including laboratory courses.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) on-site in Indianapolis for six consecutive months.
- Strong technical data skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders.
- Experience or interest in data engineering, cloud platforms, version control, or CI/CD practices is a plus.
- Familiarity with R, Python, Azure, AWS, GCP, or visualization packages is a plus but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Term: Winter 2027 (6 months between February 1 and November 30).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Paid internship.
About Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience operates in the agriculture sector. It produces seeds, crop protection products, biologicals, and digital services for farmers. The company was founded in 2018 and maintains its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. It functions as a public company with over 23,000 employees.
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