CareerPlan

Digital Genomics Prediction Intern

Durham, North Carolina, usInternship2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Support phenotyping platform operations, contribute to image processing workflows and trait extraction algorithms, and lead independent research on phenotyping methodology validation for agricultural breeding programs.

Role type

Research intern (plant phenotyping & data science)

Builds

Phenotypic insights integrated into breeding decisions and product development

Domain

Agriculture / Plant Science / Remote Sensing

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Python, R, data analysis, image processing, trait extraction, experimental record keeping

Preferred skills

geospatial datasets, GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), machine learning in remote sensing

Responsibilities

Deploy sensors and collect field/greenhouse data, optimize analytical pipelines, lead research initiative on phenotyping validation, partner with breeders and agronomists, maintain technical documentation