Phenomics Scientist: Field Imaging & Data (Hybrid)

Syngenta Group; Enkhuizen; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2–3 days per week

Learning Edge access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

25 vacation days + 1 vitality day

Company bike scheme

Job summary

Syngenta Group is seeking a Phenomics Specialist to shape how advanced phenotyping tech is used across R&D trials in Western Europe. You will turn drone imaging, sensor data and AI-enabled trait assessment into practical insights for better product promotion and placement decisions.

You will drive adoption, validate tools, and work with regional teams to ensure scalable, real-world usable phenomics solutions, with travel across Western Europe during field season.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in plant sciences, agronomy, remote sensing, agricultural engineering or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in field phenotyping, precision agriculture, crop science research or a similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with drone operations and sensor payloads, such as RGB, multispectral or thermal imaging.
• Familiarity with image processing, geospatial data handling and tools such as QGIS, Python or R.
• Experience in designing and running field experiments or trials.

Responsibilities

• Execute digital phenotyping activities and data analysis at selected trial locations, both on-site and off-site.
• Test and evaluate technologies such as drone-based imaging, RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, LiDAR and thermal sensing.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects with clear success criteria, timelines and go/no-go recommendations.
• Support the implementation of validated phenotyping tools, including SOPs, training materials and best-practice guidelines.
• Partner with global phenomics, automation and data science teams to improve data pipelines, image analysis and trait extraction workflows.

Skills

Drone operations

Geospatial data handling

QGIS

Python

Education

MSc or PhD in plant sciences, agronomy, remote sensing, agricultural engineering or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Syngenta Group is seeking a Phenomics Specialist to shape how advanced phenotyping tech is used across R&D trials in Western Europe. You will turn drone imaging, sensor data and AI-enabled trait assessment into practical insights for better product promotion and placement decisions.

You will drive adoption, validate tools, and work with regional teams to ensure scalable, real-world usable phenomics solutions, with travel across Western Europe during field season.