About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Working context

The stageur will work inside the Agronomy research Team which, among the main responsibilities, manage basil agronomy research projects and design and test innovative farming models (e.g. regenerative agriculture system).

Job purpose

Research and implementation of agronomic digital tools (eg. forecasting models, remote sensing, AI, …), sustainable cultivation systems (eg. Regenerative agriculture) and biocontrol strategies.
He/she will work in collaboration with the Agronomy team, applying directly in the field and with farmers, the innovative practices and the digital tools developed. 
The candidate will work within internal and external networks: Barilla Agronomy research team and Purchasing department, farmers, research centers/institution, service providers. 

Main activities

• Identify new agricultural techniques to promote the transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture in basil cultivation.
• Plan the design of experiments and carry out field trials.
• Collaborate with identify basil cultivars tolerant to biotic and abiotic stresses (diseases, water scarcity,…).
• Support the implementation and monitoring of digital and AI technologies (e.g. irrigation modeling, decision support systems, smart measurement systems,…).
• Collaborate with the Agronomy team applying innovative biocontrol practices.
• Data collection, analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture science and technology (3-5 years degree). 
• Knowledge and/or experience on sustainable agriculture systems or on smart farming tools.
• Interest for innovative cultivation systems applied to our strategic raw materials. 
• Attitude to team-working and co-design approach.
• Ability to nurture good relationship.
• Ability to face different problems keeping ideas.
• Good communication skills, to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in Italian and English, both spoken and written.
• Self-capacity to take decisions/prioritize activities.
• Proactivity 
• Availability to travel in national territory.

Start date: June 2025

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.