Precision Phenotyping Intern: Data-Driven Plant Breeding

Vylor, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. invites interns to join our Precision Phenotyping team in a 6-month program based in Johnston, IA or Princeton, IL. The role focuses on precision phenotyping, digital agriculture, and plant breeding research, offering hands-on experience in data collection, sensor testing, and model development.

The internship starts in Spring 2027 and includes opportunities to lead a research project, with potential transition to full-time roles after completion.

Qualifications

• Current sophomores or higher at an accredited university; undergraduate or graduate students.
• Education focus in relevant fields as listed in qualifications.
• Remote sensing or plant phenotyping background beneficial.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred and enrollment required during internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in precision phenotyping tasks related to trait/product development, digital ag, and plant breeding projects.
• Support field data collection, sensor testing, validation, image analytics, and model development.
• Manage your own research project in precision phenotyping trait/tool validation and present findings.

Skills

R programming

Python

Remote sensing

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Vylor, Inc. invites interns to join our Precision Phenotyping team in a 6-month program based in Johnston, IA or Princeton, IL. The role focuses on precision phenotyping, digital agriculture, and plant breeding research, offering hands-on experience in data collection, sensor testing, and model development.

The internship starts in Spring 2027 and includes opportunities to lead a research project, with potential transition to full-time roles after completion.