INTERNSHIP: Global Seed Production Research with the focus on Entomology | Period: June-September 2025 (flexible)
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking student in our Research team in Warmenhuizen.
During this internship opportunity you can conduct your own research on vegetable seed production with the focus on Entomology. Insects are very important for seed production in several different ways; whether in pollination, as pests or natural enemies of pests (biological control).
Your job
In this research, the focus is mainly on understanding the impact of insect pests on seed production. You will investigate the interactions among plants, pests and their natural enemies. With this knowledge, your own experiences and literature review you will develop ideas/methods for integrated pest management. The trials take place in the field, greenhouse and laboratories of Bejo in Warmenhuizen.
Next to that, you will have the opportunity to join projects that involve pollination, biological control and seed production methods.
This is what you get from us
Bejo has been repeatedly recognized as the best employer in the industry. This is not only due to the informal atmosphere within the family business but also because the employees support each other.
During this internship, you will have the opportunity from day 1 to develop independently and as part of the team. The informal atmosphere also offers the intern plenty of room for own initiative. In addition to growth in personal development, you will of course also be well supervised during your internship assignment.
You will receive a good internship allowance, and you will be invited to an introductory day shortly after the start of your internship where you will be introduced to the entire company process.
This is about you
Are you enthusiastic, a go-getter and does the profile below suit you?
- BSc or university level - Plant/Biological Sciences or horticulture/Agronomy
- Hardworking person with interest in horticulture/agriculture, plant science and plant-insect interactions
- Good level of English
- In possession of a driver’s license
I'd be happy to tell you more
Want to know more about this internship vacancy? Please contact Cleide Dias (Global Seed Production Researcher), phone number 0226- 396 162 or mail Cleide.Dias@bejo.nl. On the sites Working at Bejo | Werken bij Bejo and Home | Bejo you can find more information about our company and read experiences of former interns.
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