KWS continuously offers internships on a full-time basis at our Cereals Breeding Station in Bergen-Wohlde, Germany . The typical duration of the paid internships is at least one month or longer in the period between end of April and October .
Students (f / m / d) will get insight and first hand working experience in practical plant breeding in one or more of the following areas :
- Yield Trials
- Seed Production
- Line Development
- Data Analysis
Your tasks can be :
Trait-scoring and all tasks related to technical breedingSupport trial-seed's production team in ItalyHands-on work during harvest of yield trials and inbreed linesHands-on work in crop conditioningPrepare and sow testing seedParticipation in lectures about practical plant breeding and management of breeding companiesYour profile :
Student (undergraduate, graduate) in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or related fieldsStrong interest in practical plant breedingResistance to outdoor and greenhouse work at diverse weather conditionsWillingness and flexibility to work extra hours during peak seasonCooperation and team spiritAvailability to travelGood proficiency in English, basic German is advantageousDriving license class B is desirable