Hybrid Wheat Breeding Intern
- Operations & Trialing
- Syngenta Seeds
- Junction City, KS
Job description
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You will:
- Gain practical experience while building leadership capabilities and a professional network working with breeding and applied analytics and data sciences teams to develop a controlled environment phenotyping proof of concept that can inform future protocol development.
- Coordinate and give feedback to the North America breeding team to allow for accurate data collection on hybrid trials for performance traits in spring and winter wheat.
- Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses of field and controlled environment data to support scientists in driving product performance.
- Develop expertise to recommend strategic update to our product evaluation strategy that will support R&D, aligned with our business goals of delivering for the customer.
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 Research & Development team is currently seeking a Hybrid Wheat Breeding Intern, located in Junction City, Kansas. As an intern, you will be a valued member of a high performing R&D Team and participate in an integrated learning opportunity preparing you for the next steps in your career.
- Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21-$40 per hour)
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs
Estimated Duration: May 2025-August 2025
Requirements:
- MS/PhD degree in December 2025 or after, preferably in plant breeding, agronomy, seeds production research or related field
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record
What gives you an advantage?
- Intermediate to advanced statistical analysis skills with regard to phenotypic data
- Knowledge of agronomics and plant breeding
- Fluency in at least one computing language or software
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive wages
- Professional and personal development
- An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion
- Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career
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