Genomics AI Scientist for Crop Trait Discovery Flexible

Syngenta Seeds; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Durham, NC is seeking a Translational Genomics AI/ML Scientist to develop next-generation computational capabilities that connect genomics, ML, and biological interpretation to crop research and breeding decisions.

The role spans computational biology, AI/ML, bioinformatics, data science, and product development, translating data into actionable insights and reusable digital tools for trait discovery and genomic prediction.

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, genetics, CS, ML, statistics or related.
• Strong background in genomics or computational biology with publication track record.
• Experience with large-scale biological datasets and Python-based computing.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML-enabled genomics capability designs for trait discovery and genomic prediction.
• Develop scalable computational methods and reproducible workflows across data platforms.
• Collaborate with geneticists, breeders, data scientists and product teams to deliver usable digital tools.
• Communicate methods and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Genomics

Quantitative genetics

Computational biology

Python

Communication

Education

PhD in Bioinformatics

Tools

Python

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Durham, NC is seeking a Translational Genomics AI/ML Scientist to develop next-generation computational capabilities that connect genomics, ML, and biological interpretation to crop research and breeding decisions.

The role spans computational biology, AI/ML, bioinformatics, data science, and product development, translating data into actionable insights and reusable digital tools for trait discovery and genomic prediction.