Intern Breeding

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Are you passionate about plants, hands on in the greenhouse, and eager to contribute to the development of cucumber breeding programs? Do you have a university background in plant breeding and are you interested in data-driven approaches and applied breeding? Then this position as Intern might be the perfect first step for you at Enza Zaden! This is why you want to join us as Intern - Breeding Cucumber at Enza Zaden Cucumber Breeding Programs rely on the evaluation of numerous phenotypic traits throughout the crop cycle to support selection decisions. However, some traits may be strongly correlated, meaning that certain measurements could provide overlapping information. A better understanding of these relationships offers an opportunity to streamline phenotyping protocols. In parallel, optimizing the timing and frequency of trait evaluation could reduce labor while maintaining robust and reliable data for decision-making. Make the difference as Intern - Breeding Cucumber Obejectives The objectiv of this internship is to improve phenotyping efficiency by: - Participating in the phenotyping of traits within an activ breeding program - Identifying correlations, redundancy among traits or overlapping information between cucumber traits - Assessing the appropriate frequency of trait evaluation during the crop cycle - Proposing an optimized phenotyping strategy aligned with the product model Expected Outcomes This internship is expected to deliver: - A comprehensive report outlining recommendations for optimal trait scoring frequency across the crop cycle You collaborate closely with your breeder and teammates in an open, international, data- and knowledge-driven environment. What you bring as a future intern A background in plant breeding, plant sciences, agronomy A strong affinity for plant-based work in the greenhouse Strong analytical and statistical skills Interest in data-driven approaches and applied breeding Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., R., Python) is an advantage Ability to work independently and in close collaboration Enza Zaden as your employer With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone's contribution are valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future. What can you expect from us? As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer: A good internship allowance Join our Intern Event Program Access to our tailor made global e-learning platform; Vacation days We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our interns and employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include: Join us for an internship that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website. Get in touch Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to: Martine Rook, Recruiter Early Careers (m.rook-wijnker@enzazaden.nl).