Internship hybrid potato field agronomy; m​/f​/d) Nagele; Netherlands

Discover the Future of Potato Innovation

Are you passionate about plant sciences, agriculture, or data-driven crop innovation? During this internship, you will step into the world of hybrid potato breeding - a cutting-edge field reshaping one of the world’s most important crops. At Aardevo, you will gain hands-on experience in field agronomy, contribute to real breeding trials, and work alongside experts who are pioneering the next generation of hybrid potatoes based on true potato seed.

As a Field Agronomy Intern at Aardevo
, you will actively support our breeding program and contribute to field trial success. Your tasks include:

• Collecting and recording agronomic data in field trials
• Analyzing datasets and supporting data interpretation
• Assisting field operations such as scoring, harvest, and trial maintenance
• Collaborating closely with field technicians, breeders, and data scientists

This internship is an excellent opportunity to combine practical fieldwork with analytical tasks in an innovative agricultural environment.

• Location: Aardevo breeding station, Nagele, The Netherlands
• Format: On-site

We are looking for motivated students who bring:

• Interest and ability to support field operations (e.g., scoring, harvest)
• Basic proficiency in R (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (HBO/WO)
• Valid permit to conduct an internship in the Netherlands

• Your own internship project
  , supervised by an Aardevo scientist
• The chance to learn directly about hybrid potato breeding and innovative field methodologies
• A monthly internship compensation of €550
• Accommodation provided at the KWS guest house
• Experience in a dynamic, international R&D environment

We as Aardevo are following this vision and are dedicated to develop diploid hybrid potatoes. As a joint venture between KWS and the J.R. Simplot Company, our international team of breeders and scientists is reinventing potato as a diploid, hybrid crop. We believe that our hybrid potatoes - based on true potato seed - will address the challenges of potato production of the future.