Summer Field Research Intern - Grow in Plant Breeding

Vylor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is offering a 3-month internship across multiple field locations in the United States. You will engage in one or more research areas including field plot management, agronomy, seed production, harvesting and data collection for plant breeding and biotech trait characterization.

You’ll travel to field locations, support team efforts, and manage a small research project with a final verbal report. Ideal applicants are current sophomores or graduate/undergraduate students enrolled at an

Qualifications

• Priority given to students who are current sophomores at an accredited university.
• Knowledge in agronomy, plant breeding, physiology, pathology, genetics, or biology.
• Agricultural background is beneficial.
• Preference for GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled at time of internship.
• Must relocate to the R&D center geography for duration.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and wear PPE.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in field plot management, agronomy, seed production and data collection.
• Collect high-quality field data on traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to other field locations as part of data collection.
• Assist Vylor employees at a research center.
• Manage your own research project with verbal report to intern group.
• Gain experience for full-time roles or further graduate training in plant sciences.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Breeding

Plant Physiology

Plant Pathology

Genetics

Biology

Education

Enrolled at an accredited university

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Vylor is offering a 3-month internship across multiple field locations in the United States. You will engage in one or more research areas including field plot management, agronomy, seed production, harvesting and data collection for plant breeding and biotech trait characterization.

You’ll travel to field locations, support team efforts, and manage a small research project with a final verbal report. Ideal applicants are current sophomores or graduate/undergraduate students enrolled at an