We carry out research in crop breeding, agrotechnology, plant biotechnology, and plant protection.
We are looking for students from vocational and higher education institutions in various fields related to plant genetics, biology, agronomy, agriculture and horticulture. If your specialty or an area of interest has not been mentioned before, but you are still interested in an internship or working at ECRI, please feel free to contact us and we will find a suitable solution together.
Agrotechnology
Researches sustainable cultivation methods of crops and performs field tests, monitoring, and forecasts. Also studies how weather and climate affect crops.
Gene Bank
Preserves, researches, and documents the genetic resources of agricultural and horticultural crops of Estonian origin and makes the material available.
Jõgeva Plant Breeding
Researches, breeds, and conserves new varieties and develops variety-based agro-techniques.
Plant Biotechnology
Uses plant biotechnology methods to promote plant breeding and preserves in vitro collection of vegetatively propagated crops.
Plant Protection
Focuses on making plant production more efficient through research on crop quality and resistance.
Location: Jõgeva alevik, Jõgevamaa, Estonia
Duration: Year-round, depending on the nature of the internship.
If interested, please send your resume kristel.meerits@etki.ee.
Contact: Kristel Meerits (kristel.meerits@etki.ee; +372 5198 0017)
