Broccoli Breeding Intern
This position will be based in Wageningen in the Netherlands and will specifically work for broccoli breeding program.
Bayer Vegetable Seeds is specialized in breeding, production and sales of vegetable seeds. Employment at this Bayer division means working for an ambitious company. We encourage individuals to excel in creativity and to show strong motivation in practical work in breeding program, data analysis skills, team player mentality and entrepreneurial spirit.
An incredible opportunity to gain broad experience within a market-leading, innovative, multinational company exists. This is a chance to work in a multicultural environment within a highly motivated and professional team and the prospect of career advancement.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Broccoli Breeding Intern you will provide your support in genetics and data analysis to assist breeder to make data-driven decisions.
Activities can include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct IP/literature review.
• Work in close connection with global and regional broccoli product design and development experts to understand the problem and tailor the solution.
• Conduct field evaluations in broccoli breeding trials.
• Broaden the understanding of broccoli physiologic/pathology traits and genetics behind the populations.
• Statistical analysis of results.
WHO YOU ARE
• You are currently a Master or Bachelor Student from Crop Science, Biology or related major.
• You have high interest in practical field work.
• You have driving license.
• You have knowledge and experience with data handling and analysis (such as R, Python, or others).
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Fluent both in writing and speaking of English and Dutch language.
• Description of critical skills: self-motivated, innovative, independent, networker, agile, creative and result orientated.
• You are available to start in May for 6 months.
WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU
As a modern employer, we take care of our interns. We help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our interns a wide range of learning opportunities, a modern working environment, and a competitive compensation. Bayer interns benefit from great employment conditions, such as:
Interested in this vacancy?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter. Do you have a question or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Nienke Klaar via nienke.klaar.ext@bayer.com
What can you expect? The application process consists of a phone screening and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.
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Division:
Crop Science
Location:
Netherlands : Netherlands : Wageningen
Functional Area:
Biotechnology R&D
Position Grade:
unknown
Employment Type:
Internship
Work Time:
Fulltime
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population.
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Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.
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