Syngenta · 23 hours ago
Geospatial Remote Sensing Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
InternSyngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers and growers. They are seeking a Geospatial Remote Sensing Intern to support their Global Germplasm Development Pipeline by applying high-resolution satellite imagery and advanced geospatial analytics to enhance breeding pipelines.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Process and analyze high-resolution satellite imagery from commercial and public sources
Develop and validate remote sensing algorithms for physiological, agronomic, and performance trait estimation
Build automated geospatial workflows for large-scale image processing, feature extraction, and temporal analysis across diverse growing regions
Lead an independent research project focused on satellite-based methodology or algorithm development, culminating in a presentation to research leadership
Collaborate with breeders and trialing teams to ground-truth satellite observations and translate remote sensing insights into actionable recommendations
Document analytical methods, create reproducible code, and maintain technical documentation for geospatial pipelines
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled as a graduate student in an accredited college/university
Pursuing degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Geospatial Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or related discipline
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Preferred
Strong spatial reasoning and analytical problem-solving abilities
Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in geospatial programming using Python (rasterio, geopandas, GDAL) and/or R (terra, sf, raster)
Understanding of GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) and spatial databases
Experience with machine learning applications in remote sensing (classification, regression, object detection)
Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial platforms (Google Earth Engine, AWS, Planetary Computer)
Benefits
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, Among Other Benefits.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
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