Research & Innovation Data Scientist

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

With a focus on innovation to achieve growth, we are seeking a R&I Data Scientist to join our team and contribute to the design and implementation of cutting-edge AI solutions to support the R&I labs and teams of the group. In our agile and collaborative work environment we have fun to live our motto: advancing humanity.

The R&I Data Scientist will contribute to the growth and development of this startup while keeping a very sharp focus on the delivery of prioritized items. In the current business, macroeconomic, and climate crisis context, time of execution will be of the essence. 

We count on you for:

• You will work closely with various stakeholders, focusing on R&I but also including business teams, product development teams and corporate stakeholders to ensure that our AI solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives. 
• You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future technology landscape to develop our product portfolio by contributing to the development of the AI / Gen AI Corporate Platform. 
• Your expertise will drive the adoption of best practices in AI development and deployment, fostering innovation and excellence.

Key-outputs:

• Develop and implement advanced data analytics, machine learning, and statistical models to solve complex research problems and generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, focusing on R&I but also including Industrial, Marketing & Sales or Corporate teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for data-driven solutions.
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data pipelines for data collection, cleaning, and processing.
• Participate in the design, development, deployment and monitorization of AI solutions.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in large datasets.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders through clear visualizations and reports.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in AI, Chemoinformatics and Material Informatics to ensure Syensqo remains at the forefront of innovation.

You can count on us for:

• Global transversal exposure to Commercial, Industrial, and Research & Innovation teams

You will bring: 

• PhD (preferred) or MS in Computer Sciences, Material Sciences, Material Informatics, Cheminformatics, Artificial Intelligence or equivalent
• Strong expertise of either Material Informatics or Cheminformatics
• Proven experience in designing and implementing AI solutions, with a deep understanding of Statistics, Machine/Deep Learning and generative AI technologies.
• Familiarity with AI development platforms, frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-Learn, LangChain, Hugging Face, …
• Hands-on experience of the AI & ML lifecycle - feature engineering, training, validation, scaling, deployment, scoring, monitoring, and feedback loop.
• Strong programming skills in Python
• (Preferred) Knowledge of computational chemistry, data-driven/theoretical modeling of polymers, formulations, reactions, and related topics.
• (Preferred) Knowledge and practical experience with large language models (LLMs), vector databases, techniques such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agentic design patterns and LLM evaluation
• Creativity, curiosity and a passion for innovation and technology.
• Provide “Think 10X” on the roadmap to understand where Syensqo can leapfrog existing mindset/processes to unlock value and de-risk our strategy.
• Act with a hunters mindset.
• Ability to continuously monitor advancements in AI, chemical and material science and integrate state-of-the-art features into products.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders.
• Strong at building relationships, setting collective accountability and resolving conflicts at a quick pace.

You will get

• Competitive total rewards
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.