Functional Genomics Intern: AI-Driven Plant Genomics

Longwood University; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive wages

Meaningful, innovative projects

Professional development and work-life

Resumo da oferta

Syngenta seeks a motivated bioinformatics intern in Durham, NC, to assist with high-throughput genomics data analysis and AI-driven predictions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop computational approaches for agricultural biotech and contribute to reports and presentations.

The Emerging Talent Program provides hands-on experience, exposure to operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Gain experience supporting bioinformatics scientists with high-throughput genomics data analysis.
• Learn to use AI tools for omics data prediction and analysis.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team of computational biologists.
• Contribute to written reports and presentations.
• Leverage deep learning models to optimize gene expression in crops.
• Document methods, workflows, and code reproducibly.
• Create visualizations and summaries of analytical results.
• Communicate findings in group meetings.

Conhecimentos

Linux

Python

R

Git

Agentic AI tools

Data analysis

Formação académica

MS or PhD in Bioinformatics/ related field

Ferramentas

SLURM

AWS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Syngenta seeks a motivated bioinformatics intern in Durham, NC, to assist with high-throughput genomics data analysis and AI-driven predictions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to develop computational approaches for agricultural biotech and contribute to reports and presentations.

The Emerging Talent Program provides hands-on experience, exposure to operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.