Phenomics Data Intern: Breeding Insights & Tech

Syngenta AG; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional development

Meaningful projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team seeks a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa, to gain hands-on experience in agricultural technology, plant sciences, and graduate research. You’ll work with phenotyping infrastructure and contribute insights to active breeding programs under the Emerging Talent Program.

During May 2027–August 2027, you will deploy sensors, acquire images, analyze data, and partner with breeders, agronomists, and data scientists.

Qualifications

• Graduate student enrolled in an accredited college/university.
• Pursuing degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Agronomy, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, Weed science Crop Science, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with agricultural research, remote sensing, field trials, or crop production systems beneficial.
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and visualization.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support phenotyping platform operations including sensor deployment, image acquisition, and field data collection across greenhouse and field environments.
• Contribute to image processing workflows, trait extraction algorithms, and analytical pipeline optimization using advanced computational tools.
• Lead an independent research initiative focused on phenotyping methodology validation or trait measurement innovation, culminating in a presentation to research leadership.
• Partner with plant breeders, agronomists, and data scientists to integrate phenotypic insights into breeding decisions and product development.
• Maintain detailed experimental records, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation to ensure reproducibility.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Remote sensing

Education

Graduate student

Job description

Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team seeks a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa, to gain hands-on experience in agricultural technology, plant sciences, and graduate research. You’ll work with phenotyping infrastructure and contribute insights to active breeding programs under the Emerging Talent Program.

During May 2027–August 2027, you will deploy sensors, acquire images, analyze data, and partner with breeders, agronomists, and data scientists.