Discovery Breeding Data Scientist Co-Op

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the North America Discovery Breeding team is looking for an intern to work with our discovery breeders and data scientists to work on cutting-edge projects which bring novel innovations, methods, and technologies to product development, ultimately to create and shape the future of Syngenta’s breeding pipeline.

As a co-op at Syngenta, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:

• Competitive wages ($35 - $40 per hour salary range) 
• Ongoing career development resources & mentorship from scientific experts
• Meaningful projects that solve novel and interesting scientific problems
• Projects pursued during the internship can be flexible to highlight the experience and expertise of the applicant.

Duration: May 2024 – December 2024

• Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team of plant breeders & data scientists in analytical activities required for maintaining an active corn or soy discovery breeding program
• Gather and transform and structure large datasets for genetic or statistical analysis
• Integrate multiple data types (genomic data, performance data, etc.) to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights
• Expand existing analytical methodologies and identify novel solutions that balance theory and the practicalities of working at industrial scale
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate key results
• The intern will operate in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards

Education & Experience:

• Student must be currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Quantitative Genetics, Population Genetics, Agronomy, Statistics, Genomics, Animal or Plant Breeding, or related field
• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the co-op term (May 2024 through December 2024)
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Requirements:

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, R etc.)
• Familiarity with Linux shell scripting in a cloud environment is a plus
• Scientific curiosity and passion for creative problem solving
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and results in a clear and actionable manner
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Proactive approach to assigned objectives and goals
• Prior data cleaning and management experience is strongly desired

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.
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Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.