Greenhouse Agronomy Intern

Join our team as a Greenhouse Agronomy Intern and take part in a three-month internship designed to provide broad exposure to the day-to-day operations of a breeding program at our research center in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Gain hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to innovative projects that support sustainable crop production.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in crop production within controlled environments.

• Collaborate with agronomists and researchers to optimize growing practices, monitor plant health, and contribute to innovative solutions for high-efficiency greenhouse farming.

• Engage directly in greenhouse crop production activities, including planting, seed production, harvesting, and trait evaluation.

• Support research breeding programs by collecting and analyzing data on traits of economic importance.

• Work alongside Corteva researchers and agronomists based in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

• Prepare and present your findings, culminating in a verbal final report.

• Gain valuable experience applicable to full-time roles in the agricultural industry or future graduate-level studies in plant sciences.

Qualifications

• Current sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field at an accredited university.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Strong foundation in greenhouse crop production; experience with controlled environment agriculture is a plus.

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period.

• Willing to relocate to Salinas, Puerto Rico.

• Creative, team-oriented, and passionate about sustainable agriculture.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in a dynamic, research-driven environment.

• Work with a diverse and collaborative team of professionals.

• Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico during your internship experience.

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