Corn Breeding Intern

• Conduct correlation analysis of Stage 2 and 3 Isolation seeds and stage 3 DHS Inbred traits like female yield, test weight, and seed size with corresponding hybrids.
• Conduct inbred lines by tester comparison for various VMEK data.
• Generate inbred threshold values for VMEK generated inbred data for test weight, seed size, seeds/lb, and female yield using checks grown in isolation trials.
• Determine the association between VMEK generated female yield and SPR predicted 80k units.
• Assist operations and BPLs in pollination.
• Assist BPL’s in collecting flowering and other opportunistic notes in both nursery and yield trial.
• Visit and interact with scientists from other functions

• PROJECT OUTCOMES/OUTPUTS

• Establish selection thresholds for various VMEK traits and apply in early stage inbred selection
• Understand the correlation between inbred and hybrid traits
• Validate genomic predictions/selections
• Develop standardized summaries and visualizations of the data for utilization across market segment teams

• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship (Internship dates are May 2024 through August 2024)
• Possess some type of statistical skillset in Tableau, Power BI, or related statistical software
• Pursuing a bachelors degree in agriculture or related area of study (plant breeding preferred)

(hourly salary range of $18 - $30 an hour)

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