Data scientist - Agriculture Contract
Role Overview - We’re looking for a Data Scientist with a strong background in agrochemicals, crop science, or agricultural R&D, and a passion for working with live, streaming, or sensor-based data. You’ll help us build robust datasets from real-time field trials, integrate diverse data sources, and develop predictive models that guide product development and deployment.Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement pipelines to ingest, clean, and structure live data from field sensors, drones, and environmental monitoring systems.
- Build scalable datasets that integrate genotype, environment, and management (GxExM) variables.
- Develop models to predict crop response to biostimulants under varying conditions.
- Collaborate with agronomists and plant scientists to ensure data relevance and accuracy.
- Support regulatory and commercial teams with data-driven insights and visualizations.
- Experience in data science within agrochemicals, crop science, or precision agriculture.
- Strong skills in Python, R, or similar tools for data engineering and modeling.
- Familiarity with IoT/sensor data, time-series analysis, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Understanding of field trial design and agricultural datasets.
- MSc or PhD in Data Science, Agronomy, Plant Biology, or related field preferred.
- Experience with tools like AWS, Azure, or GCP for data ingestion and storage.
- Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, or drone data processing.
- Prior collaboration with ADAS, agritech startups, or food supply chain companies.
- Work on real-world challenges in sustainable agriculture.
- Collaborate with leading scientists and institutions.
- Help shape the future of crop productivity and resilience.
- Competitive salary, flexible working, and career growth opportunities.
- Company
- Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- Location
- Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- Salary negotiable
- Posted
- Company
- Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
- Location
- Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Contractor
- Salary
- Salary negotiable
- Posted