Protein Design Intern at Syngenta Group

The role

This internship role is part of a high-performance scientific team in Durham, NC, focused on developing computational protein design skills. You will contribute to Syngenta's Bioinformatics Team by applying structural bioinformatics methods to deliver innovative solutions for agricultural biotechnology.

What you'll do

• Apply structural bioinformatics methods to discover novel proteins
• Develop computational workflows integrating sequence and structure based search algorithms
• Leverage protein structure prediction tools like FoldSeek and ESMFold
• Perform detailed structural analysis and annotation of protein candidates
• Create Python and Bash scripts for data processing and visualization
• Document workflows and present findings to cross-functional teams

What you'll bring

• Current MS or PhD student in Bioinformatics or a related field
• Proficiency in Python or R for bioinformatics applications
• Understanding of protein structure concepts and structural alignment
• Familiarity with protein structure prediction methods like AlphaFold2
• Experience working within Linux or Unix command line environments

Your impact

The intern will contribute to the development of cutting-edge computational workflows that identify and rank protein candidates for agricultural biotechnology. By refining research strategies and sharing biological insights, this role helps Syngenta provide innovative crop protection solutions and improve farmer success globally.