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Accelerate your impact.
Keep your world moving forward.
You’ve been head of the class and ahead of the curve in your research. Your years of preparation and of practice are destined to make an impact on a global scale. At Monsanto, we’re meeting the challenges of a resource-stressed world to ensure a future – a better future – for mankind. Now you can be an integral part in helping us innovate ways to produce more crop yields that will feed current populations, conserve more natural resources for future generations and improve farmers’ lives in cultures across the world. In the Emerging Leaders in Science rotational program, you’ll be immersed in a comprehensive, cross-functional exposure within a world leader in agricultural biotechnology. You’ll work with and be mentored by some of Monsanto’s most talented scientific leaders – and emerge prepared to lead the way to agricultural innovation.
How Does the Emerging Leaders in Science Program Work?
Monsanto’s ELS rotational program allows you to focus your research and leadership development in one of the following strategic scientific areas:
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Application of Engineering for Crop Improvement
The program consists of three, one-year rotational assignments within your selected strategic scientific focus area. Following successful completion of the three-year program, you’ll be placed in a key role within Monsanto’s Technology Organization.
What’s in It for You?
- Exposure to cutting-edge science and technology
- Continuous learning through exposure to multiple areas of Technology
- Lasting coaching relationships with experienced leaders and mentors
- Formalized training to cultivate skills as a complement to on-the-job learning
- Centralized onboarding as part of a “class” of program participants
- Connectivity to and visibility with Technology Leadership Team members
- Placement in key roles upon successful completion of the three-year program
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for top scientific talent who are current PhD or Post-Doctoral students or graduates educated in one of the following or a closely related discipline: Plant Biology (Physiology or Molecular), Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Crop Science/Seed Biology, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology/Pharmacology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Entomology and Advanced Engineering/Bioengineering.
What Key Attributes Should You Possess?
- Strong leadership desire, ability, and potential
- Solid scientific and technical expertise
- Exceptional communication skills
- Innovation and critical thinking skills
- Strong learning aptitude and agility
- Excellent relationship, networking, and collaboration skills
- Ability and desire to work in a heavily matrixed, team-based environment
- Ability and willingness to relocate
How Do I Apply?
Please click on the individual rotation themes listed in the “How Does the Emerging Leaders in Science Program Work?” section to view the rotation options that you can apply for. Please apply to the rotation(s) that you feel best matches your skill set and/or career objectives.
