Internship Fytolab – virus detection in ornamental crop

This internship project focuses on characterizing the infection process of a particular virus in one of our ornamental crops. The findings from this project will be instrumental in developing a disease assay for routine testing of breeding materials.

At Takii Europe, the Phytopathology Laboratory within the R&D department is dedicated to conducting routine disease assays on vegetable and ornamental breeding materials. In addition to these assays, the laboratory provides diagnostic services and develops new tests for specific pathogens.

What you will do:

• Conducting a comprehensive literature review on the specific virus;
• Improve the current detection method of the virus;
• Investigate the mode of viral transmission and symptom development;
• Develop a robust testing protocol for the virus;
• Participating in routine disease assays.
• The internship is available from August 2025 for a period of 6 to 9 months.

Requirements:

• A fourth-year HBO student with a HLO or HAS background;
• You are solution-oriented, enthusiastic and dare to show initiative;
• Knowledge and interest in molecular phytopathology or virology;
• Experience with data visualization via Excel and R-studio is a plus;
• Good command of the Dutch and/or English language;
• You can work well together as well as independently.

What we offer:

• An interesting and challenging internship where we give you the opportunity to learn and come up with initiatives.
• Your internship supervisor will be there to support you during your internship at Takii and will provide you a safe learning climate.
• During your internship there will be time for your assignments from your education as well.
• And last but not least: you will be rewarded with a good compensation.

Interested?
Send your application (resume & motivation) to Laura Lokerse, HR Manager, via vacancy@takii.eu. If you need a more information about this internship you can call 0279-380237 or check our website www.takii.eu.