Phenomics Specialist

Syngenta; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta in Enkhuizen or Zeewolde seeks a Phenomics Specialist to integrate advanced phenotyping into its R&D trial network in Western Europe. You will turn drone imaging, sensor data and AI-enabled trait assessments into practical insights that support better product promotion and placement decisions.

You will drive adoption of field phenotyping tools across Western Europe, acting as the regional expert and collaborating with Trialing, Product Placement, Breeders and the Global Phenomics &

Qualifications

• Experience with plant phenomics and field trials.
• Ability to work with drone imaging and sensor data.
• Collaborate with Breeders and Product Placement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead adoption and deployment of advanced field phenotyping across Western Europe.
• Act as regional expert for phenomics topics and align with global teams.
• Support PoC testing through rollout, ensuring tools are validated for real trial conditions.

Job description

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the global leaders in the agribusiness, with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries, committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. By combining global expertise with close connections to our customers, we contribute to increasing crop productivity, protecting the environment, and improving health and quality of life. For more information, visit www.syngenta.nl.

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the global leaders in the agribusiness, with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries, committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. By combining global expertise with close connections to our customers, we contribute to increasing crop productivity, protecting the environment, and improving health and quality of life. For more information, visit www.syngenta.nl.

Job Description

Phenomics specialist

Type: Permanent, Fulltime (38 hours per week)

Department: Research & Development

Location: Enkhuizen or Zeewolde

In action

Are you excited by the point where plant science, data and cutting-edge field technology meet? At Syngenta Seeds, Vegetables, we are looking for a Phenomics Specialist to help shape how we use advanced phenotyping technologies across our R&D trial network in Western Europe. In this role, you will turn drone imaging, sensor data and AI-enabled trait assessment into practical insights that support better product promotion and placement decisions. If you enjoy working in the field, testing new technologies and translating complex data into real value, this is a role with real impact.

The challenge

As our Phenomics Specialist, you will drive the adoption and operational deployment of advanced field phenotyping technologies across Western Europe. You will act as the regional expert for phenomics-related topics, working closely with local Trialing & Product Placement teams, Breeders, Technical Specialists and the Global Phenomics & Automation team.

Role

You will be involved from early proof-of-concept testing through to operational roll-out, ensuring that new tools are validated, scalable and relevant for real trial conditions. Your work will help our R&D teams collect better data