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Research Intern (m/f/d) in Plant Breeding and Related Fields Research Intern (m/f/d) in Plant Breeding and Related Fields

CompanyKWS SAAT SE
LocationSeligenstadt
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain insights into commercial plant breeding practices and engage in hands-on tasks, including working on diverse technical tasks and possibly a small project. They will also establish contacts within the company to facilitate their entry into professional practice.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4347
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development. This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.
About the Role

 

Research Intern (m/f/d) in Plant Breeding and Related Fields

 

Make yourself grow!

 

Do you need to attend a Mandatory Internship for your studies, and would you like to gain practical experience within plant breeding, digital phenotyping, data analysis, biostatistics, phytopathology, field trialing, seed sciences, or other related fields of plant breeding? 

 

What awaits you in an internship position:

 

  • The opportunity to gain significant insights into commercial plant breeding practices.
  • Hands-on tasks: You will be involved in diverse technical tasks and experience a broad range of techniques in that respective season. In some cases, you might work on your own small project.
  • You will be hosted by a working group matching your study profile.
  • Your KWS home base will be either in Einbeck or another breeding station in Germany. Some traveling might be part of your internship.
  • You are in dialogue with your supervisor to develop personally and professionally.
  • Establishment of contacts in the company to facilitate the entry into professional practice.
  • Team spirit and respectful cooperation.

 

What you bring along:

 

  • You are a student of agricultural sciences, plant breeding, phytopathology, seed sciences, data sciences, biology, or other relevant courses of study. For further disciplines/specializations you could also submit your application, we check within our teams if there is a matching opportunity corresponding to your background.
  • You are required to attend an internship according to your university´s examination regulations.
  • You indicate your field of interest in your application – and supplement it with transcripts of records, so the putative supervisors can assess your knowledge to build on.
  • You identify with our corporate values: team spirit, proximity, trust, independence, and vision.
  • Good to very good academic performance and relevant language skills round off your profile.

 

 

We will be happy to receive your complete application (motivation letter, CV, transcripts of records, proof of mandatory internship request and other relevant certificates). Please state in either your letter or CV your expected start date and duration of the internship. Based on your application background, we will try to match you with a fitting internship placement. By submitting your application, you agree to an internal forwarding to relevant departments.

 

You can find more advertised internship positions in our Job Portal. If you have general questions about internships and thesis cooperations, please visit our FAQ page.

Key Skills
Plant BreedingDigital PhenotypingData AnalysisBiostatisticsPhytopathologyField TrialingSeed SciencesTeam SpiritTrustIndependenceVision
Categories
AgricultureScience & ResearchEducation