Internships at Aardevo

Internship

Aardevo is a joint venture between KWS SAAT, a global player in seed breeding, and J.R. Simplot Company, one of the largest potato processors in the world. In Aardevo, we fully focus on developing diploid hybrid potato varieties.

Aardevo is doing breeding and research on diploid hybrid potato. Research areas include development of inbred lines, improvement of our heterotic pools, testing of hybrids, and development of best agronomic practices for growing potato from true potato seed (TPS). We have activities in the field, greenhouse, lab as well as molecular and data science activities. In most projects you will design and run own experiments, collect and analyze data as well as present your conclusions to Aardevo scientists and breeders.

We offer:

• Run your own project supervised by an Aardevo scientist.
• Duration: 4-6 months. Exact timelines depend on project.
• Experience work experience in a young and innovative research company
• A fair remuneration + the possibility to stay in our fully equipped guest house
• Location: Nagele, Netherlands