Internship Brassica Flowering Time
During your internship, you will work with genetic and molecular techniques and contribute to practical applications for breeding. Work on innovative research on flowering time in Brassica. A challenging internship within our research team in Fijnaart!
- Netherlands , Fijnaart
- Research & Breeding | Internship
- Master
Your internship at Rijk Zwaan
In the Brassica breeding department, we work on the development of field vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi and head cabbage. As an intern you will participate in a project of the Brassica and Trait Biology departments, where we apply fundamental knowledge of flowering time to practical breeding programs. Flowering time is a crucial phase in plant development and strongly influences yield. Although the genetic background is well known, this knowledge is still little applied in practice. Your main tasks will include:- Executing and analyzing controlled experiments on flowering time regulation in Brassica crops
- Applying molecular, genetic and tissue culture techniques to modulate flowering signals
- Recording phenotypic data
- Performing statistical analyses
Where will you be working?
Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a people-oriented corporate culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell their seeds to growers and other chain partners worldwide, making a significant contribution to the global food supply.As an intern, you will work in the Breeding Brassica team, which consists of about 40 employees worldwide. This team develops new, tasty and healthy varieties of broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi and head cabbage. During your internship, you will also work with the Trait Biology department, which investigates how molecular cell biology can contribute to breeding processes.What can you expect from us?
During this internship, you will work at an international company that ensures the availability of vegetables in more than 100 countries. Through the projects, you will gain valuable insights and learn from experienced colleagues. For example, you will gain insights into the biology of Brassica crops. In addition, we are pleased to offer you:- Internship remuneration of 500 euros per month (based on full-time)
- Monthly lunch with the group interns
- Daily fresh soups, salads and/or fruit
Your contribution:
As an Intern, you have a strong interest in genetics, experimental design and laboratory work. You are proactive and have an eye for detail. In addition to working independently, you establish contacts easily and enjoy working with colleagues. You will be part of a team of international specialists, so a good command of the English language is essential.- You are an MSc student in plant science, plant physiology, molecular plant biology, or a related field
- Availability for a minimum of six months (start date negotiable)
- Experience with tissue culture and standard molecular biology techniques is a plus
Interested?
Work on tomorrow's vegetables as an Intern in Fijnaart! Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume and cover letter. You will receive a response within 10 working days.Want to know more about this internship? You can. Esther van der Wel (Recruiter) will be happy to help you. She can be reached at e.van.der.wel@rijkzwaan.nl.-
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