About the role#
This internship offers practical experience in agricultural technology and plant sciences. You will work with the Analytics and Data Sciences team in Durham to support active breeding programs. The role is part of the Emerging Talent Program and runs from May 2027 through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support phenotyping platform operations, including sensor deployment, image acquisition, and field data collection.
- Contribute to image processing workflows, trait extraction algorithms, and analytical pipeline optimization.
- Lead an independent research project focused on phenotyping methodology validation or trait measurement innovation.
- Partner with plant breeders, agronomists, and data scientists to integrate phenotypic insights into product development.
- Maintain experimental records, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a graduate student in a field such as Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Agronomy, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Biology, or related disciplines.
- Programming proficiency in Python or R.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Hands-on experience with agricultural research, remote sensing, field trials, or crop production systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with geospatial datasets, GIS software like ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, and machine learning applications in remote sensing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Syngenta
Syngenta operates as an agriculture company focused on crop protection and seeds. It develops technologies to support farming practices and resource management. The company maintains operations in over 100 countries. It functions as part of the Syngenta Group and employs more than 10,001 people.
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