Plant Breeding Interns

TopFloor on behalf of our client, a leading Agriculture Company is seeking to hire Plant Breeding Interns to join their team in Zambia.

Responsibilities:

Interns are assigned to supervisors who outline general responsibilities, assist in project assignment and completion, and arrange opportunities to visit other functions in addition to daily responsibilities which include:

Yield plot planting and harvesting

Plot establishment and maintenance

Data collection

• Assisting with the management of seasonal employees
• Projects which will provide exposure to breeding trials, as well as genetic/phenotypic analysis of plant traits.
• All Interns are assigned a specific research project
• Successful candidates will work both independently and in collaboration with other teams and provide thoughtful analysis to their assigned research project.
• At the end of the program, interns will present the results of the research project to an audience of peers and scientists.
• In addition, as part of their assignment, feedback on the program and research project will be requested throughout the internship experience.

Required:

• BSc students in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Crop Science, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field of study
• Detail and results-oriented individual with the ability to work independently and in team settings
• Interest in exploring a career in agriculture
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• Self-motivated, strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

• MSc. in plant breeding, genetics, crop science, Agronomy, Horticulture or related field of study
• Experience in statistical analysis and field experimental design
• Prior farm experience
• Knowledge of farm and seed research equipment.
• Experience in characterizing plant phenotypes for disease/quality/morphological traits
• Join our global team where your contribution will make a real difference
• We are looking for enthusiastic and committed candidates. Placements will be made in line with TopFloor’s Employment Equity Policy.

How to Apply

Applicants should send their resumes to the links below:

with ‘Plant Breeding Intern, Lusaka’ as email subject.