Digital Phenomics Intern

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for

farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds

improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more

productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate

risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less

water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including

innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing

conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Role Overview: Support Syngenta’s Global Germplasm Development Pipeline through high-throughput plant phenotyping, data analysis, and phenomics platform operations.

 

Key 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

 

What Success Looks Like

This internship provides practical experience applicable to careers in agricultural technology, plant sciences, or graduate research programs. You'll gain exposure to industry-leading phenotyping infrastructure and contribute meaningful insights to active breeding programs.

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

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional

development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team

members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.

• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings

Contribution.

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education

Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.

Learn more about our team and our mission here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment,

hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color,

religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status,

disability, or any other legally protected status.