Join our team as a
Greenhouse Agronomy Internand take part in a
three-month internshipdesigned 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.