Research​/Development, Research Assistant​/Associate, Agriculture ​/ Farming

Your Growth Starts Where Curiosity, Initiative, and Impact Come Together.

As an intern at Enza Zaden, you won’t be on the sidelines—you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and work on projects that truly matter. Whether you're looking for a hands‑on internship or a graduation project, you'll develop your skills within an international company that is helping shape the vegetables of tomorrow every day.

• Support projects and day‑to‑day activities within your area of expertise.
• Conduct analyses, research, or practical assignments.
• Collect, process, and interpret relevant data.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute new ideas.
• Collaborate with colleagues, subject matter experts, and fellow interns.
• Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

• Currently pursuing a vocational (MBO), bachelor’s, or master’s degree relevant to your internship field.
• Available for a hands‑on internship or graduation project.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and/or English.
• Proactive and independent mindset.
• Genuine interest in your field and a drive to keep learning and growing.
• Ability to complete your internship in the Netherlands (housing is not provided).
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and comfort taking initiative.
• Collaborative, accountable, and focused on professional development.

Enza Zaden is an international family‑owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. With more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we focus on breeding seeds with better taste, higher yields, and stronger disease resistance, driving the mission “Breeding to Feed the World.”

• Monthly internship allowance of €500 gross for hands‑on internships and €600 gross for graduation internships (38‑hour workweek).
• 24 vacation days per year based on a full‑time internship; prorated for part‑time or short internships.
• Travel‑expense reimbursement per Enza Zaden policy.
• Company laptop and, depending on your assignment, a smartphone.
• Participation in the Internship Program: training, workshops, events.
• Focus on well‑being: free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options, mental health support via Open Up.
• Annual events: summer barbecue, Christmas market, New Year’s celebration.

Questions about the internship or the application process? Contact:
Martine Rook-Wijnker (M.Rook-Wijnker) or Tamara Woudstra (T.Woudstra).

Enza Zaden is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.