AI-Driven Functional Genomics Intern for Crop Bioinformatics

Syngenta Seeds; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Professional development and work-life

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Durham, NC is offering a Bioinformatics Intern role within the Emerging Talent Program. You will analyze next-generation genomics datasets and apply AI prediction tools to solve biological problems, developing computational approaches to genomics data analysis and contributing to innovations in agricultural biotechnology.

This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Expertise with Linux/Unix command-line environments and shell scripting.
• Analytical coding languages such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Vibe coding and use of agentic AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience supporting bioinformatics scientists with high-throughput genomics data analysis.
• Learn to use cutting‑edge AI tools for omics data prediction and analysis.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team of computational biologists developing new innovations for agricultural biotechnology.
• Contribute to written reports and presentations.
• Leverage deep learning models to optimize gene expression in crops.
• Document methods, workflows, and code in a reproducible manner.
• Create clear visualizations and summaries of analytical results.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate findings in group meetings.

Skills

Linux command-line

Python

R

Git

AI tools

Education

MS/PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SLURM

AWS

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Durham, NC is offering a Bioinformatics Intern role within the Emerging Talent Program. You will analyze next-generation genomics datasets and apply AI prediction tools to solve biological problems, developing computational approaches to genomics data analysis and contributing to innovations in agricultural biotechnology.

This internship provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world