Do you want to apply your agronomic knowledge in practice and contribute to the future of plants and technology? Are you curious about how cultivation expertise is translated into high-tech installations for greenhouses and growing systems? Join our agronomy department as an intern and discover how you can make an impact as an agronomist within an innovative high-tech company in the horticulture sector!

The Role

As an agronomy intern at Certhon, you will work on crop-related research within controlled cultivation systems. All our research is linked to establishing the right foundation for technical installations. Together with your internship supervisor, you will develop a clear research proposal aligned with ongoing cultivation planning and technical objectives. You will monitor crops from seedling to harvest, carry out measurements, and analyse data. Your results will be translated into concrete, actionable insights for our installations and internal teams.

Your internship will take place at the Certhon Innovation Centre, where we work with a variety of crops, ranging from tomatoes and cucumbers to ornamental plants such as orchids. All our research is conducted within greenhouses and indoor farms; open field cultivation is not part of our work. For example, you will investigate:

• How crops behave in a controlled growing environment;
• How to optimise growth under different conditions;
• How the propagation of plants, the finishing of plants, and the production of seeds, vegetables, or flowers takes place.

Please note: we do not conduct research in the field of plant breeding or at the plant cell level.

Requirements

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Plant Sciences, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a similar field, and are in your fourth or last year of study;
• You are looking for a research internship of 3 to 6 months;
• You are currently living in the Netherlands;
• You have an affinity with technology and/or greenhouse horticulture;
• You possess important soft skills:
  • Ability to work both in a team and independently
  • Strong communication skills
  • A sense of ownership

The internship takes place primarily on-site at Certhon; occasional remote work is possible. Please note that our location is only limitedly accessible by public transport. If applicable, students are responsible for arranging suitable accommodation themselves. The availability of the internship position is linked to the cultivation planning.

What We Offer

• A challenging research assignment with room for creativity and new ideas;
• Expert guidance from experienced agronomists and researchers;
• An informal, friendly, and ambitious work atmosphere that is felt across the company;
• During your onboarding, you’ll dive straight into practice with ‘ff tuinen’ – a chance to visit growers, suppliers, and even experience a greenhouse escape room!
• Monthly vitality activities – from paddleboarding and boxing to cooking workshops, ice bath challenges, or sleep workshops.

Grow as one Help build the future of food production. At Certhon, we combine technology, innovation, and a strong passion to shape the future of food production: 'Growing anything, anywhere. For everyone.' Together with our team of over 150 colleagues, we develop solutions that deliver fresh, locally grown products anywhere in the world.

From state-of-the-art indoor farms and high-tech greenhouses in unexpected locations to fully autonomous harvesting robots, our high-tech innovations address today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Through creativity and technology, we make food production smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient. Do you want to work on groundbreaking projects that make an impact? Join Certhon and grow with us in a world full of possibilities!

Application Process

Are you looking for a research internship at an innovative company in greenhouse horticulture? And would you like to gain practical experience as an agronomist? Apply now! If you have any questions about this internship, feel free to contact Charelle Neijts via 0174 225 080 or send a WhatsApp to +31 6 10 66 07 49.