Data science can make plant breeding smarter, faster, and more scalable. As a Data Scientist, you will develop applications that turn data from genetics, sensors, and digital phenotyping into practical solutions for our breeders. By connecting technology and science, you will contribute to sustainable agriculture and global food security.

Make a difference as Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you will develop and implement data science and AI applications within our new breeding platform. You will explore the needs of breeders and crop teams and define what success looks like. Together with colleagues across R&D, you will bring scalable data science solutions into production. In this role, your work will include:

• Developing web applications that support breeders in their daily work;
• Translating complex questions from crop teams into practical data science applications;
• Analyzing and combining large volumes of phenotype, genotype, sensor, and environmental data;
• Developing applications in statistics and genetics;
• Collaborating with data scientists, machine learning engineers, researchers, bioinformaticians, and data engineers;
• Optimizing code and working with IT to ensure algorithms run reliably and at scale.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team and report to the Global Manager Data Insights & Data Innovations. Together, you will help Enza Zaden further develop as a data-driven plant breeding company.

What you bring as our future colleague

• You are curious and keen to deepen your knowledge of both data science and genetics. You communicate clearly, think ahead, and confidently share your professional perspective. You enjoy working across disciplines to turn ideas into solutions that people use. In addition, you have:
• A background in Computer Science or a comparable field;
• Strong knowledge of R, Python, and SQL;
• Preferably, knowledge of or experience with plant breeding through education or work;
• Preferably, experience with Git and data engineering;
• The ability to translate complex questions into practical and scalable applications;
• Willingness to travel internationally, particularly to breeding teams in the Netherlands and Spain.

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yields and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:

• A position for 32–38 hours per week;
• A gross monthly salary between €4,356 and €6,222, based on a full-time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• 8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 10% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;
• 25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;
• A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;
• A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one-way commute exceeds 100 kilometers and 75 minutes;
• An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometers from your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e-learning platform;
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market and New Year’s reception;
• A strong focus on your health and well-being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike-to-work program, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well-being support through OpenUp.

Let’s connect

Looking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation within a few minutes. We will let you know the next step within 10 business days.

An assessment is part of the application process. This role cannot be filled on an interim basis.

Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Sijmen Jansen, Corporate Recruiter, at [email protected].

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

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