Functional Genomics Intern

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.

Accountabilities:

• Gain valuable experience supporting bioinformatics scientists with high-throughput genomics data analysis.
• Learn to use cutting-edge AI tools for omics data prediction and analysis.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team of computational biologists developing new innovations for agricultural biotechnology.
• Contribute to written reports and presentations.
• Leverage deep learning models to optimize gene expression in crops.
• Document methods, workflows, and code in a reproducible manner.
• Create clear visualizations and summaries of analytical results.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate findings in group meetings.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Technical

• Expertise with Linux/Unix command-line environments and shell scripting.
• Analytical coding languages such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and genetics.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Vibe coding and use of agentic AI tools.

Analytical

• Ability to work with large datasets and implement reproducible computational workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Deep Learning and DNA LLM .
• Experience with high throughput omics data analysis (e.g., RNAseq analysis, Omics data).
• Experience with high-performance computing job schedulers (SLURM, etc.) and cloud computing (AWS, etc.).
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for learning new computational methods and tools.
• Experience presenting technical work to diverse audiences.

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

What We Offer:

• 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

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