Digital Phenomics Intern

Syngenta Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

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 phenotyping infrastructure and contribute insights to active breeding programs. As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, the intern will receive hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills. The internship runs from May 2027 through August 2027.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student at 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 cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support phenotyping platform operations, including sensor deployment, image acquisition, and field data collection in 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, and present the results 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

• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern