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Research Field Specialist Intern - Indiana (Summer 2025)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Internships

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

Indiana (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Agriculture or Science degree track preferred, Understanding of current farming practices beneficial, Ability to work independently and under on-farm conditions, Task/project driven mindset required, Exhibit growth mindset and desire for learning.

Key responsabilities:

Scout research trials in various areas
Conduct trial implementation, data collection, and interpretation
Participate in soil sample collection efforts
Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders
Own a special project related to personal interest

Advanced Agrilytics Agriculture & Farming Scaleup https://www.advancedagrilytics.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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Job description

Ag Ingenuity Partners, the research division of Advanced Agrilytics, is seeking summer interns in the agronomy field to assist with summer on-farm scouting and spatial research in the corn belt for the summer of 2025. Interns will engage in a variety of activities, depending on their area of primary interest. All interns will gain experience in general agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, weed science, leadership, and data collection and evaluation.

Ag Ingenuity Partners specializes in spatial agricultural research to deliver performance insights on the interaction between seed, chemical, equipment, and management practices by environment. 

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Scout research trials, in a variety of different areas and environments

Trial implementation and data collection - working in groups to conduct accurate in-field scouting and plant collection on various research trials

Conduct plant processing and subsequent data collection and interpretation at our research facilities

Participate in soil sample collection efforts as needed

Willing to work with others on a team and independently

Effectively communicate with growers, agronomists, and other full-time employees

All interns will take ownership of a special project of personal interest and follow their chosen research topic throughout the internship program

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Agriculture or Science degree track preferred

Willingness and ability to work under on-farm conditions

Understanding of current farming practices is of benefit

Must be task/project driven and able to work independently 

Must exhibit a growth mindset and a desire for continuous learning

Additional Job Information:

Positions are available throughout much of the corn belt (IN, IL, IA). Housing will be provided for those that are willing to relocate. In general, interns will be expected to work 40 hours/week. At times, hours more than 40 will be required and will be approved in advance by the supervisor. This position includes day travel as a team, and a small number of overnight events.

When travel is required, all expenses will be reimbursed as approved in advance by the supervisor. 