Digital Phenomics Intern

Syngenta Group • Des Moines, IA

3d • $20 - $45

About The Position

Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team is seeking a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa. This internship provides practical experience relevant to careers in agricultural technology, plant sciences, and graduate research. The intern will gain exposure to industry-leading phenotyping infrastructure and contribute insights to active breeding programs.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, the intern will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Agronomy, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, Weed Science, Crop Science, or a related discipline.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with agricultural research, remote sensing, field trials, or crop production systems is beneficial.

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 validating phenotyping methodology or innovating trait measurement, 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.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration.
• Professional development and ongoing career development resources.
• Work-life balance that supports team members.
• Competitive wages.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern