Bejo is an internationally operating Dutch family company specialised in breeding, production and sales of vegetable seeds. The quality of our product is our top priority. Together with our highly motivated and committed staff, we want to boost our innovative company’s growth worldwide.
We are looking for a motivated and hardworking student in our Research team in Bejo Italia (Italy). During this internship opportunity you can conduct your own research on vegetable seed production with the focus on Entomology.
Job content
Insects play a crucial role in seed production as pollinators, pests, or as natural enemies of pests. In this research the primarily focus is on understanding the impact of insect pests on seed production. You will explore the interactions among plants, pests, and their natural enemies. Using insights from this investigation, along with your experience and a thorough literature review, you will develop strategies for integrated pest management. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects involving pollination, biological control, and innovative seed production methods.
In this internship you will have the opportunity to develop your own research questions and hypotheses, design and conduct trials, and gain hands-on experience in field, tunnel, and lab experiments. You will explore insect-plant-natural enemy interactions, seed production methods, trial techniques, and data analysis. At the conclusion, you’ll present your findings and recommendations to the GSPR team.
Job Requirements
- You are doing BSc on Plant/Biological Sciences or Horticulture/Agronomy
- You are a hardworking person and have interest in horticulture/agriculture, plant science and plant-insect interactions
- You have good level of English
- You are in possession of a driver’s license
Offer
During this internship, you will have the opportunity from day one to develop independently and in a team. Our informal company culture offers plenty of potential for personal initiative. In addition to growth in personal development, you will of course receive good coaching on your internship assignment. You will receive an internship allowance and shortly after the start of your internship you will be invited for an introduction day where you will get to know the entire company process.
Information
For more information, please contact Cleide Dias, GSP Researcher/Entomologist, at cleide.dias@bejo.nl , telephone number 0226-396162. On the pages Werken bij ons and Onze mensen. can find more information about our company and colleagues.
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