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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
During your internship, lasting between 3 to 6 months, you engage in various tasks within our Weed Management unit, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge in a practical setting and gain hands-on experience. BASF xarvio Digital Farming is among the world's leading providers of digital agricultural solutions.
- In your new role as an Agricultural Modeller, you focus on machine learning and function modeling.
- You analyze and model weed phenology, handling tabular data effectively to derive insights that can enhance weed management strategies.
- Your responsibilities also include developing and refining algorithms to predict weed growth patterns and assess their impact on weed management practices.
- Additionally, you work on integrating diverse datasets to improve the accuracy of your models and contribute innovative ideas to enhance our modeling techniques.
- Finally, you assist the team in designing and optimizing data-driven agricultural solutions that address weed management challenges.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- enrolled student in agricultural sciences or related fields
- experience in data and function modeling
- proficiency in data analysis and programming with Python
- familiarity with machine learning concepts is a plus
- prior work experience, including international exposure, is an advantage
- excellent communication skills in English
WHAT WE OFFER
- Practical phase - actively apply theory in challenging and varied tasks/projects
- Teambuddy - contact person for all questions and regular feedback
- Networks - get to know different perspectives, ways of thinking and fields of work
- Internship compensation - a recognition of the commitment in the amount of 1000€ to 1500€
- Flexible working hours - depending on the location and area of work
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ABOUT US
xarvio Digital Farming Solutions powered by BASF is at the forefront of the digital transformation of agriculture optimizing crop production. xarvio offers digital products, based on a global leading crop model platform, which deliver independent field-zone-specific agronomic advice enabling farmers to produce their crops most efficiently and sustainable. The xarvio products FIELD MANAGER and HEALTHY FIELDS are being used by farmers in multiple countries across the globe. Working at BASF Digital Farming GmbH is equally as innovative as our products: we have a global network and work with agile methodologies in a start-up atmosphere. Join our team! Learn more about xarvio at www.xarvio.com or visit any of our social media channels.
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