Precision Phenotyping Intern: Plant Science & Data

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Precision Phenotyping Intern to contribute to a 6-month research project in Johnston, IA or Princeton, IL, starting in Spring 2027. You will lead, execute, and analyze precision phenotyping tasks across sensors, field data, image analytics, and pipeline development.

You will gain experience in remote sensing and plant breeding research, with opportunities to present results and potentially transition to full-time roles. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled sophomores or graduate students at an accredited university.
• Academic focus in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding, CS, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, or related field.
• Remote sensing or plant phenotyping background beneficial.
• Knowledge of R for statistical analyses and visualizations beneficial.
• Knowledge of Python beneficial.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on precision phenotyping tasks related to trait/product development, digital ag, and/or plant breeding.
• Assist the team with field data collection, sensor testing, validation, image analytics, and pipeline or model development.
• Manage your own research project in precision phenotyping trait/tool validation with a verifiable verbal report at internship end.
• Internships provide experience applicable to full-time roles or further graduate training.

Skills

R for statistics

Python

Data science

Remote sensing

Plant phenotyping

Education

Sophomore or graduate student

Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Breeding, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Vylor is seeking a Precision Phenotyping Intern to contribute to a 6-month research project in Johnston, IA or Princeton, IL, starting in Spring 2027. You will lead, execute, and analyze precision phenotyping tasks across sensors, field data, image analytics, and pipeline development.

You will gain experience in remote sensing and plant breeding research, with opportunities to present results and potentially transition to full-time roles. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams is expected.