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Protein Structure Search & Design InternSyngenta Group • Durham, North Carolina, USA
Protein Structure Search & Design Intern

Protein Structure Search & Design Intern

Syngenta Group • Durham, North Carolina, USA
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At Syngenta every employee plays a role in safely feeding the world and caring for our planet. Our Bioinformatics group in Durham North Carolina is seeking a Structural Bioinformatics Intern to advance protein discovery from metagenomic datasets. As part of a high-performance scientific team you will develop cutting-edge skills in structure-based protein search function prediction and computational design to deliver innovative solutions for agricultural biotechnology.

Role Purpose

  • Apply structural bioinformatics methods to discover novel proteins
  • Develop computational workflows that integrate sequence and structure-based search algorithms to identify and rank protein candidates

Accountabilities

  • Implement protein structure-based search workflows using tools like FoldSeek ESMFold and Boltz
  • Perform structural analysis and annotation of protein candidates
  • Develop Python / Bash scripts for data processing and visualization
  • Document workflows create user guides and present findings to cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate with other scientists to refine research strategies based on biological insights
  • Share results and learnings at team meetings and educate team members on workflows and results
  • Qualifications : Requirements

    Education

  • Current MS or PhD student in Bioinformatics Computational Biology Structural Biology or related field
  • Technical

  • Proficiency in Python and / or R for bioinformatics (PyRosetta a plus)
  • Basic understanding of protein structure concepts (protein domains structural alignment)
  • Familiarity of protein structure prediction methods (AlphaFold2 ESMFold Boltz)
  • Familiarity with protein structure visualization (PyMOL or ChimeraX)
  • Experience with Linux / Unix command-line environments
  • Knowledge of sequence analysis tools (BLAST alignment methods)
  • 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
  • Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Experience with protein structure comparison tools (TM-align FoldSeek)
  • Experience with protein function prediction tools (InterProScan or ESM-based methods)
  • Knowledge of protein databases (PDB UniProt AlphaFoldDB ESM Metagenomic Atlas)
  • Experience with HPC or cloud computing
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Enthusiasm for learning new computational methods and tools
  • Experience presenting technical work to diverse audiences
  • Additional Information :

    Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

    Syngenta has been ranked as a top employerby Science Journal.

    Learn more about our teamand ourmission here :   Work :

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    Employment Type : Intern

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