Data Scientist

PSA Antwerp NV; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA Antwerp NV is seeking a Data Scientist to translate operational data into advanced analytics and AI solutions that improve terminal performance, safety, and data-driven decision making. You will work with operations experts, business stakeholders, data analysts and data engineers.

The role emphasizes building predictive models, optimization, and AI-driven solutions, with exposure to Power BI/Tableau, Azure ML, and cloud platforms, fostering prototypes and collaboration to implement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, AI, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of data science and machine learning experience using Python and SQL.
• Proficient in English and Dutch are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities in analytics, ML, and AI to address operational and business challenges.
• Design and develop advanced predictive models, optimization algorithms, and AI-driven solutions.
• Analyze complex datasets, derive insights, and translate into concrete recommendations.
• Design, test, validate, and optimize ML/AI models for reliable, high-performing solutions.
• Develop prototypes and POCs to drive innovation and implementation.
• Collaborate with data teams and stakeholders to deliver analytics solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud data platforms

Machine learning

Forecasting

Optimization

Predictive analytics

Exploratory data analysis

Feature engineering

Model evaluation

Explainability

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Azure data & AI services

Azure Machine Learning

Azure AI Foundry

ADLS

Azure SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

MLOps

Generative AI

LLMs

RAG

Spatial data analytics

AI-assisted business processes

Education

Master in Data Science or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Azure ML

Azure Data Foundry

ADLS

Azure SQL

Git

Azure DevOps

MLOps

Job description

De Data Scientist vertaalt operationele data naar geavanceerde analytics- en AI - oplossingen die bijdragen aan optimale terminal prestaties, een hogere veiligheid en datagedreven besluitvorming, in nauwe samenwerking met operationele experts, business stakeholders, data-analisten en data-engineers.

Functie:

• Je identificeert opportuniteiten op het gebied van analytics, machinelearning en AI om operationele en bedrijfsmatige uitdagingen doeltreffend aan te pakken.
• Je ontwerpt en ontwikkelt geavanceerde voorspellende modellen, optimalisatiealgoritmen en AI-gedreven oplossingen.
• Je analyseert complexe datasets, identificeert relevante inzichten en vertaalt deze naar concrete en onderbouwde aanbevelingen
• Je ontwerpt, test, valideert en optimaliseert machinelearning- en AI-modellen met het oog op performante en betrouwbare oplossingen.
• Je ontwikkelt prototypes en proof-of-concepts die innovatie stimuleren.
• Je werkt nauw samen met datateams en relevante stakeholders om analytische oplossingen succesvol te realiseren en te implementeren.

Deze rol rapporteert aan de Manager Operational Data & Research.

Profiel:

Opleiding: Master in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, AI, Engineering, of

equivalente ervaring

Ervaring: minstens 3 jaar ervaring in data science en machine learning oplossingen via Python and SQL

Talen: Nederlands & Engels

Technische skills:

• Python, SQL & cloud-based data platforms
• Machine learning, forecasting, optimization & predictive analytics
• Exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model evaluation & explainability
• Data visualization & storytelling met Power BI, Tableau of gelijkaardige tools
• Azure data & AI services, incl. Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, ADLS & Azure SQL
• Git, Azure DevOps & MLOps
• Kennis van Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, Spatial data analytics & AI-assisted business processes is een voordeel

Competenties:

• Proactief en oplossingsgericht
• Leergierig en gedreven om te innoveren
• Flexibel en in staat om veranderende prioriteiten efficiënt