Yara Growth Ventures Investment Intern - AI for Agriculture York, England
Job description
Yara Growth Ventures Investment Intern - AI for Agriculture
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About Yara
Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. Supporting our vision of a world without hunger and a planet respected, we pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth, promoting climate-friendly crop nutrition and zero-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders, and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.
To achieve our ambition, we have taken the lead in developing digital farming tools for precision farming and work closely with partners throughout the food value chain to improve the efficiency and sustainability of food production. Through our focus on clean ammonia production, we aim to enable the hydrogen economy, driving a green transition of shipping, fertilizer production and other energy intensive industries.
Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. We operate an integrated business model with around 17,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries, with a proven track record of strong returns. In 2022, Yara reported revenues of USD 24.1 billion.
Yara Growth Ventures is the venture investment team within Yara International ASA investing in disruptive start-ups in the agri-food industry globally to advance sustainability. Learn more at www.yaragrowthventures.com.
Job description
Yara Growth Ventures is inviting applications for a three-month internship, to explore the potential role of AI and machine learning in agriculture.
The role will centre around supporting a deep-dive into AI technologies, assessing potential applications for agriculture. The applicant will identify and screen companies, summarising findings to contribute towards the Yara Growth Ventures investment thesis. The role will also involve participation in introductory calls, identification of investment targets, supporting open investment cases, attending conferences and events, and assisting the team in managing other day to day tasks.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of both agriculture/biology and computer science, with an underlying interest in venture capital, innovation, and start-ups. This position would suit a recent Masters/PhD/MBA graduate looking for work experience, or, a current PhD student able to take a full-time internship during their studies (e.g. BBSRC PIPS).
Your Attributes
- Masters/ PhD/ MBA level experience from a leading university, or currently enrolled and able to take a full-time internship.
- Understanding of both agriculture/ biology and computer science, with an underlying interest in venture capital, innovation, and start-ups. The candidate does not have to be an expert in either field but must have the ability to evaluate technologies and assess the commercial relevance to agriculture.
- Very strong communication and analytical skills.
- Motivated and capable to work independently.
- The role will be a combination of remote and in-person working, so the candidate should be located in Cambridge, or be willing to travel to Cambridge.
- Available to start between August and September 2023.
The Candidate Will Receive
- Experience working in a small, dynamic, investment team.
- Freedom to explore areas of interest alongside core responsibilities.
- Opportunity to attend conferences, with potential for overseas travel.
- Stipend of £20,500 P/R, plus home-working allowance.
- Other benefits including private medical cover, laptop, phone, travel expenses etc.
Additional Information
- June: Application by CV and cover letter explaining your experience, potential start date, and why you want to intern at Yara Growth Ventures.
- 10th July: Virtual interview with hiring Senior Associate and Portfolio Manager.
- w/c 17th July: Virtual interview with Head YGV and other senior team members.
- 21st July: In-person interview with Senior Associate (Cambridge).
- w/c 24th July: Offers.
- 1st September: Start, duration three months.
Contact details
Apply no later than
June 30, 2023
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
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