Intern / Student Assistant (M/W/D) – Plant Breeding Maize

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

Are you passionate about developing new hybrids and varieties and do you want to gain work experience in a company that grows what matters? Then keep reading!

For our Research Center in 79427 Eschbach (Lkr. Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald) we are looking for an:

Intern / Student Assistant (m/w/d) – Plant Breeding Maize
6-month Contract / Full-time

Your Responsibilities

• Trial Management: Assist in the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of maize breeding nurseries and yield trials.
• Phenotyping & Scoring: Perform field observations and collect data on agronomic traits (e.g., plant height, flowering dates, disease resistance, and standability).
• Crossing Program: Actively participate in the controlled pollination process (hand-pollination/tasseling) during the summer season.
• Sample Logistics: Support and assist in seed processing and preparation.
• Data Management: Accurately document field data and observations using digital tools and breeding software. Contribute to data analysis and ensure high-level data quality and integrity.
• Validation of Estimation Sets: Contribute to the validation of estimation sets to enhance the accuracy of predictive modeling and selection within the breeding pipeline

Your Profile

• Education: Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Science or a related field
• Passion for Plants: Strong interest in plant genetics, crop production, and the agricultural industry.
• Hands-on Mindset: You enjoy working outdoors and are willing to perform physical work in the field under various weather conditions. You are willing to travel and work weekends during seasonal peaks.
• Soft Skills: High level of reliability, attention to detail, and a collaborative team spirit.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office. A valid driver’s license (Class B) is a requirement.
• Language: Fluent in English, German skill is a benefit.

What We Offer

• Practical Experience: Deep insights into a world-class breeding pipeline and cutting-edge agricultural technology.
• Professional Growth: Mentorship from experienced breeders and agronomists.
• Environment: A friendly, international, and innovative working atmosphere.
• Independent Project Management: Take ownership of a specific research project, overseeing everything from initial planning to final evaluation and reporting
• Compensation: Competitive pay for your contribution.

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