Bioinformatics Intern - Protein Design at Syngenta Group

The role

This internship role is part of Syngenta's Bioinformatics Team in Durham, NC, focusing on computational protein design for agricultural biotechnology. As part of the Emerging Talent Program, the intern will develop cutting-edge skills while working on real-world challenges to help feed the world safely.

What you'll do

• Apply computational methods to generate novel protein candidates and minibinders
• Optimize workflows integrating protein design and structure prediction tools
• Evaluate designed protein variants using sequence and structure analyses
• Develop Python and Bash scripts for data processing and automation
• Perform structural analysis and annotation of protein-protein interfaces
• Document workflows and present findings to cross-functional scientific teams

What you'll bring

• Current MS or PhD student in Bioinformatics or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and basic Bash scripting
• Understanding of protein structure concepts and visualization tools like PyMOL
• Familiarity with structure prediction methods such as AlphaFold or Boltz-2
• Experience working in Linux or Unix command-line environments

Your impact

The intern will contribute to the development of innovative agricultural solutions by identifying promising protein candidates through advanced computational modeling. Their work will help refine design strategies and automate workflows, ultimately supporting Syngenta's mission to improve farmer success and global food security.