• Kernonen - 29250 Plougoulm, France
  • info@obs.bzh
  • +33 (0)2 98 29 92 55

Varietal creation internship offer – 2027

  • Varietal creation internship offer – 2027
  • Plougoulm (29) – Duration: 4 to 6 months (ideally from 01/03/2027 to 31/08/2027)
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WHO WE ARE

L’OBS, Breton Breeding Organisation, is an association of agricultural cooperatives that creates efficient vegetable varieties that meet the needs of farmers and consumers. From research to the commercialization of seeds, The OBS has chosen to control each step in order to secure the supply of seeds. The OBS’s mission is to develop a genetics that meets their specific needs, to their terroir unique, to their market and to requirements of their clients. Always led by producers, OBS has a perfect understanding of the concerns on the ground.

STAGE SUBJECT 🌱

  • Work on introducing a character of interest in cauliflower
  • Duration: 4-6 months (ideally from 01/03/2027 to 31/08/2027)

  • Level: Traineeship BAC + 4/+5

DOMINANT ACTIVITIES

  • Setting up a protocol for crossings in agreement with the responsible person,

  • Pollination and monitoring of pollinated plants,

  • Embryo rescues in laboratory culture in vitro and monitoring the plants,

  • Bibliographic research,

  • Report on the effectiveness of the various methods used,

  • Occasional participation in other varietal creation projects.  

PROFILE REQUIRED:

  • Knowledge: Varietal creation, cultivation in vitro (possible training internally)

  • Operational skills: Plant breeding techniques, laboratory techniques

  • Taste for : the plant world and plant breeding, laboratory techniques, teamwork

  • People skills : Autonomy, perseverance, rigour and precision

  • Languages: French

  • Permit B and car required

COMPENSATION :

According to the current law.

CONDITIONS OF THE COURSE :

  • DURATION: Duration: 4 to 6 months (ideally from 01/03/2027 to 31/08/2027)
  • INDEMNIFICATION: according to the applicable regulations
  • PLACE: OBS Innovation - 2 Kernonen, 29250 Plougoulm

Would you like to help improve agronomic performance?

  • OBS : Kernonen - 29250 Plougoulm, France
  • info @ obs.bzh
  • +33 (0)2 98 29 92 55
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