1 Popular internship programs at KWS Group
KWS offers internship programs at their main locations in Einbeck, Berlin and across all their breeding stations throughout Germany for ambitious students who are passionate about plant breeding, agricultural science, business management and technology. These programs provide practical exposure to real-world challenges, mentorship from industry professionals and the chance to contribute to projects that support global food security and agricultural sustainability.
1.1 Plant Breeding Internship
A program designed for students in agricultural science, biology or related fields. Interns assist in breeding programs for crops like sugar beet, maize and cereals. Tasks include field trial preparation, data collection, cross-pollination and evaluation of plant traits.
1.2 Data Science & Bioinformatics Internship
Interns work on data analysis projects that support breeding programs and research. Responsibilities include processing genomic data, running statistical analyses and helping to develop predictive models for plant performance.
1.3 Agronomy & Field Trials Internship
Interns gain hands-on experience in managing field trials across various crops. This includes sowing, monitoring plant development, recording trial data and supporting trial evaluations with the agronomy team.
1.4 Finance & Controlling Internship
Interns gain practical experience in agricultural business finance, supporting budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes. They help prepare variance analyses, track project spending, and contribute to financial models used for strategic planning. The internship provides insight into managing the financial aspects of an international agribusiness.
1.5 Supply Chain Management Internship
This program offers exposure to the complexities of seed production and delivery across global markets. Interns support demand forecasting, production planning, inventory management and logistics optimization. They may help analyze supply chain data, contribute to process improvement initiatives or assist in coordinating international shipments.
1.6 IT & Digital Solutions Internship
1.7 Marketing & Communications Internship
Interns support the creation of content and campaigns that promote KWS’s products and values to farmers, partners and the broader public. They assist in developing marketing strategies, managing social media, preparing materials for trade shows and coordinating internal communications. The program offers exposure to both local and global agricultural markets.
2 Popular roles for interns at KWS Group
1. Maize & Wheat Breeding Assistant: Interns in this role support hybrid creation, field selection and trait data recording. Participate in field assessments for yield, stress tolerance and disease resistance, and assist in managing breeding nurseries.
2. Genomic Selection Data Intern: Analyze large-scale genotypic and phenotypic datasets, contribute to marker-trait association studies and assist in developing genomic prediction models to accelerate breeding cycles..
3. Field Trial Precision Agronomy Intern: Operate and manage sensor technologies, UAVs or imaging tools for crop monitoring. Support agronomists in implementing and analyzing precision trial protocols.
4. Finance & Controlling Project Intern: Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports for agricultural units, support project cost analyses and help improve financial processes linked to breeding and production investments.
5. Seed Supply Chain Operations Intern: Monitor and report on seed production progress, assist in planning harvest logistics, and support the coordination of seed cleaning, conditioning and shipment processes.
6. Agricultural IT Development Intern: Contribute to the design and testing of digital tools that streamline breeding operations, support mobile app development for field use or assist in cloud data integration initiatives.
7. Crop Product & Marketing Support Intern: Help design crop-specific marketing campaigns, prepare technical product sheets, and gather competitive intelligence to support product managers in positioning KWS varieties.
8. Global Finance & Business Management Analyst Intern: Generate financial analysis and reports, coordinate strategic initiatives, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting. Analysts play a crucial role in informing business decisions and ensuring financial discipline.
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