Syngenta Group: Digital Phenomics Intern — Des Moines, Iowa, United States

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, under reference 18075346. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Development
• Employment type: Intern
• Employer listing date: 19 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Seeds

Responsibilities and work described

• At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success
• We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet
• Syngenta's Analytics & Data Sciences team is seeking a Digital Phenomics Intern in Des Moines, Iowa
• 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
• As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills
• Duration: May 2027 – August 2027
• Support: phenotyping platform operations including sensor deployment, image acquisition, and field data collection across greenhouse and field environments
• Contribution: to image processing workflows, trait extraction algorithms, and analytical pipeline optimization using advanced computational tools
• Leadership: 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
• Maintenance: detailed experimental records, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation to ensure reproducibility

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Required
• 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
• Experience: 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
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Remote
• Advertised location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• ⁠Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
• Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• 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
• #LI-DNI

Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• Python
• agronomy
• agriculture
• technical documentation
• data analysis
• communication