Intern Data Scientist - Genotype-by-Environment Interaction

 

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Intern Data Scientist - Genotype-by-Environment Interaction 

 

As a Data Science Intern – Genotype-by-Environment Interaction, you will investigate quantitative genetics approaches (primarily linear mixed models) that predict which lines are suitable for range of environments versus lines that perform best in specific environments.  

 

Period: 6 months (starting 2024)

 

Genotype-by-environment (GxE) interactions are genetic components of plant performance that are only expressed in certain environments. Such GxE effects are common in vegetable crops, especially in open field markets.
You will be part of a global, diverse and dynamic team of scientists and specialists that work in vegetable breeding across several continents.

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, (Intern Data Scientist – Genotype-by-Environment Interaction), are to:

• Support work in the predictive breeding team to model GxE interactions.
• Literature review on GxE modeling.
• Phenotype and genotype data processing and analysis.
• Incorporating GxE into genomic prediction approaches.
• Provide recommendations on best GxE methods.
• Contribute to a digital analysis workflow.
• Interact with stakeholders seeking feedback on the workflow for further improvement.
• Communicate your results to stakeholders.

 

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our life values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc program in data or biological sciences, breeding, quantitative genetics, statistics, or similar.
• Experience in coding (R, Python, or similar) and scientific computing.
• Knowledge of predictive statistics (required) and genomic prediction (desirable).
• Able to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and communicate clearly.
• Fluent in English (written and oral).

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our interns. We help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our interns a wide range of learning opportunities, a modern working environment and a competitive compensation. Bayer interns benefit from great employment conditions, such as:  

An internship allowance of €500,- per month for Bachelor students and €600,- per month for Master students, based on a full-time work week.  
The opportunity to gain practical experience within a market-leading, international organization.   
Due to a broad scope of activities, you will get to deal with many different people and processes within Bayer Crop Science/Bayer Medical Care/ Bayer Consumer Health/ Bayer Pharmaceuticals. 
Gaining experience in a team of enthusiastic, professional and driven colleagues.  

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our LIFE-values and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: Health for all, hunger for none.

 

INTERESTED IN THIS INTERNSHIP?

Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter. Do you have a question, or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Mirella Kuijer via Mirella.kuijer.ext@bayer.com 
What can you expect? The application process consists of a phone screening and an interview with the hiring manager.

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    YOUR APPLICATION      

Do you want to work in a place where you can be just YOU?

Your unique personality, background and talents help build a strong, diverse and inclusive Bayer. 

So join us! Be You, Be Bayer.
 

  Location: Bergschenhoek

Netherlands : Netherlands : Bergschenhoek  

 

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