Data Collection and Digital Phenotyping Intern

We are seeking a Data Collection and Digital Phenotyping Intern to join our team at Bayer Crop Science in Chesterfield, Missouri. As an intern, you will collect imagery and remote sensing data from field trials through various sensing technologies, as well as capture agronomic and manual experimental data. You will collaborate with Field Testing, Data Science, and Computer Vision teams to accomplish research goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collect imagery and other sensing data from field trials using a variety of sensing equipment including LiDAR and multi-spectral sensors;
• Collaborate closely with Field Testing and Data Science partners to integrate digital phenotyping insights;
• Support agronomic assessments using manual ground-truthing methods in addition to UAV/sensing data collection;
• Contribute to system and workflow improvements by applying creativity and problem-solving to large-scale data challenges.

Requirements:

• Active MS or PhD candidate in a relevant discipline (data science, precision agriculture, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, crop science, entomology, weed science, or pathology);
• FAA Part 107 license to operate UAVs is a must, or ability to obtain before the start date;
• Strong knowledge of remote sensing technologies, including LiDAR, multi-spectral or hyperspectral technologies;
• Familiarity with agricultural research and field trial methodologies;
• Ability to work collaboratively across areas of expertise;
• Basic understanding of core ML concepts (loss functions, regularization, optimization methods such as SGD/Adam, and learning rate scheduling).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with modern remote sensing technologies and equipment;
• One to two years of UAV imaging data collection experience;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience with generating and managing large-scale data sets from sensing equipment;
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: approximately $22.75 to $47.75 per hour;
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission;
• Benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.