Every summer, KWS offers full-time internships (mandatory internships only) at our cereal breeding station in Bergen-Wohlde. These paid internships typically last at least one month – preferably longer – and take place between the end of April and October. During your internship, you will gain your first-on experience in practical plant breeding in one or more of the following areas:

• Yield trials
• Seed production
• Line development

• Conducting trait assessments and performing all technical tasks related to plant breeding
• Supporting the team responsible for producing experimental seed in Italy
• Practical work during the harvest of trials and inbred lines
• Preparing and sowing experimental seeds
• Working in seed processing
• Participating in lectures on practical plant breeding and breeding station management ("summer school”)

Your profile

• Enrolled Bachelor’s or Master’s student in agriculture, horticulture, or a similar field
• Strong interest in practical plant breeding
• Perseverance when working outdoors and in greenhouses under various weather conditions
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime during peak season
• Strong sense of community and team spirit
• Willingness to travel for short stays at external locations
• Good English skills, basic German skills are an advantage
• A driver’s license (Class B) is desirable

We look forward to receiving your complete application (motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, proof of mandatory internship, and any other relevant certificates). In your cover letter, please indicate which of the above areas you are particularly interested in, as well as your preferred start date and the planned duration of the internship.

You can find additional internship opportunities on our Career Page.