Phenomics Data Science Intern – Agriculture Analytics

Syngenta Group; Iowa; On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of collaboration

Professional development resources

Meaningful, innovative projects

Competitive wages

Job summary

Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team is seeking a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in phenotyping infrastructure and contributes insights to active breeding programs.

You will gain exposure to day-to-day operations, work with sensors, image processing, and data pipelines while developing professional skills through the Emerging Talent Program.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student 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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduate student status

Pursuing degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Agronomy, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, Weed science Crop Science

Tools

Remote sensing

Job description

Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team is seeking a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in phenotyping infrastructure and contributes insights to active breeding programs.

You will gain exposure to day-to-day operations, work with sensors, image processing, and data pipelines while developing professional skills through the Emerging Talent Program.