Field trials internship

Field trials internship

KWS continuously offers internships on a full-time basis at our breeding station in Seligenstadt near Würzburg. The typical duration of the paid internships is at least two months, preferably longer, in the period between April to November.

Students (f/m/d) gain initial work experience in practical field trials in the crops sugarbeet, cereals, oil seed rape, corn and/or catch crops, in one or more of the following topics:

Maintenance of the breeding yard
Yield trials
Seed production
Data analysis
Use of special machinery for plant breeding

The internship

Your tasks can be

Manual and mechanical maintenance of the trials
Trait-scoring and all technical tasks related to plant breeding
Practical work during the harvest of trial fields
Preparation and sowing of trial seeds
Participation in training events at the breeding station
Support of the team at external locations if necessary

Your profile

Student (undergraduate or graduate) in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture or related fields (or technician for agriculture)

Strong interest in practical plant breeding

Resistance to outdoor work under different weather conditions

Willing to work extra hours during peak season

Cooperation and team spirit

Willing to travel to external locations with short-term stays

Very good knowledge of German and basic knowledge of English would be an advantage

Class B and T driving licence is desirable (car & tractor)

The application process

To apply for the cereals breeding internship please click the link below and follow the steps on the screen:

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FAQ

Is there a specific period and duration of the internship?

We are offering internships between approx. April to November every year at our Breeding Station. The minimum duration will be two month, preferably longer, to gain extensive experience and to be integrated in the daily work routine. Furthermore, we align on starting time and content on a case by case basis (background, duration etc.)

Are there any deadlines to apply?

Applications are being reviewed periodically (as from January each year) and we will align with successful candidates. Please notice that we need at least one month for the selection process.

I still have questions, who could help me?

If you have questions regarding the application process or about the status of your application, please do not hesitate to contact the responsible HR Manager Tina Heddergott at recruiting@kws.com.

For technical questions and detailed information about the internship please contact Manuel.Guhl@kws.com