Corteva Agriscience , with over 21,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

Corteva welcomes talented and motivated individuals to join our Internship Programme, designed to advance your career and give you an opportunity to contribute to Corteva's mission. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. You can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.?This is an amazing opportunity to work with our qualified employees within a stable and dynamic working environment that values ethics above anything else.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Research & Development team in Eschbach, Germany, focused on fungicide solutions in crop protection. This internship offers hands-on experience in laboratory and Glasshouse research, contributing to the development of innovative Crop Health products.

Duration: 6 months from the start date which will ideally be in November 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Research Scientists/Associate Scientists and assist the team to carry out laboratory and/or Glasshouse studies or methodology development, according to protocols while ensuring a safe working environment.
• Operate plant production and maintain irrigation.
• Maintain phytopathogen collection, including but not limited to medium or substrate preparation, fungi and bacteria multiplication, inventory, etc...
• Review, update and/or write Standard Operating Procedures and maintain accurate records of experiments and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist with equipment/laboratory maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain chemical inventory, an orderly pesticide storage room and safety stations.
• Conduct literature reviews on fungal pathogens.
• Always ensure the proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and ensure product label directions are followed.

Qualifications:

• You are currently enrolled in a recognized educational program - preferably in agriculture or a related field - leading to an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. Alternatively, you may have recently completed your degree.
• Solid understanding of plant pathology and crop protection principles.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proactive, task-oriented, and personable, with a natural ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus but not required.
• A valid work permit.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive research environment.
• Mentorship from experienced scientists and professionals.
• Exposure to real-world challenges in agricultural R&D.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable crop protection solutions.

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