General information
Organisation
Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries.
Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations.
Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products.
For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com
Reference
2024-9963
Position description
Employment Type
Internship
Contract duration
6 months
Contractual hours
Full-time
Function
RESEARCH & INNOVATION - TRAIT & SCIENCE SUPPORT
Main Goal
Context: The detection of structural variations within genomes, such as SNPs (Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms) and indels (insertions/deletions), is of paramount importance in modern plant breeding. These genetic variations can directly influence the phenotypic characteristics of cultivated plants. By identifying and understanding these variants, breeders can accelerate the selection process by directly targeting favorable alleles that confer traits of interest.
In this context, we have developed a database cataloging the structural variations present within our species of interest. We now wish to make this resource available through a user-friendly web interface. This internship is part of this project and aims to develop various modules for querying VCF (Variant Call Format) files to meet the needs of our users.
Job description
Mission description: You will join the Genomic Tools team within the Applied Genomics platform, which consists of bioinformaticians and geneticists. You will be tasked with developing VCF file query modules that need to be integrated into a web interface. To achieve this, you will:
Interact with future users to understand their needs and identify suitable solutions.
Identify tools and commands associated with querying VCF files.
Implement these tools within modules accessible via the graphical interface.
Test and validate the developed modules.
Document the code and procedures to facilitate the maintenance and evolution of the tools
Skills: what we expect of you
Master's student in Bioinformatics or a related field.
Proficiency in Unix commands.
Proficiency in a programming language (Python, R, Bash).
Knowledge of using a computing cluster.
Knowledge of genomic data analysis.
Web programming skills are a plus.
Familiarity with the structure and processing of VCF files is a plus.
Organizational skills, autonomy, rigor, and initiative.
Ability to work in a team.
Languages: French (fluent), English (scientific) spoken and written.
Your benefits and working environment
Start Date: February-March 2025
Duration: 6 months
Location: Chappes Research Center (CRC) – 15 route d’Ennezat, 63720 Chappes
Recruitment process
The first step involves a review of applications by Tiffany, our Talent Acquisition Manager. (A preliminary phone screening may take place.)
A first interview is scheduled with the future manager.
A second HR interview is arranged shortly after.
Finally, feedback is provided to the shortlisted candidates.
Company
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE SAS
Position localization
Job location
Europe, France, Auvergne, Puy de Dôme (63)
Location
Rte d'Ennezat, 63720 Chappes, France
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master's degree
Minimum level of experience required
New graduate
Languages
English (3 - Professional)
Requester
Position start date
01/02/2025
