Biostatistician - AI & Data Science for Breeding Innovation (M/F)

Limagrain; Chappes; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Limagrain Vegetable Seeds in Chappes, France, is seeking a Biostatistician - AI & Data Science for Breeding Innovation (M/F) to design analytical and decision-support tools for global breeding programs, at the crossroads of biostatistics, data science and AI.

You will work with breeding, genetics, IT and data science teams, developing AI-driven approaches for large datasets and contributing to scalable platforms using R, Python, Git and CONDA, while ensuring reproducibility and collaboration

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Quantitative Genetics or related field.
• Strong statistical and analytical background.
• Experience or strong interest in AI, Generative AI and LLM technologies.
• Advanced R programming skills.
• Knowledge of Git and CONDA.
• Python experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing analytical tools, applications or decision-support systems.
• Excellent software development practices and focus on reproducibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English required.

Responsabilités

• Design and deploy AI and Generative AI solutions supporting breeding decisions.
• Develop LLM-based assistants, knowledge discovery tools and advanced analytical platforms.
• Build scalable analytical modules and dashboards tailored to breeding programs and crop species.
• Develop innovative biostatistical and AI-driven approaches for large-scale datasets.
• Contribute to modern data platforms and scalable environments using R, Python, Git and CONDA.
• Support the deployment of MLOps and LLMOps practices.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to industrialize and maintain analytical solutions.
• Work closely with breeders, geneticists and scientists to understand needs and drive adoption.
• Provide expertise in statistics, data science and quantitative genetics.
• Explore innovative approaches to improve prediction, selection efficiency and data valorization.

Connaissances

Statistical analysis

AI interest

LLM tech

R programming

Git

Conda

Python

Tool development

Reproducible software

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Formation

MSc/PhD in Statistics

Outils

Git

CONDA

Python

Description du poste

Biostatistician - AI & Data Science for Breeding Innovation (M/F) Job Description Posting Start Date: 8/20/26 Offer ID: 2565 Unit: Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology Job Title: Biostatistician - AI & Data Science for Breeding Innovation (M/F) Job Location: Chappes Contract type: Permanent Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

Based at Limagrain Vegetable Seeds' research center in Chappes, France, you will help design the next generation of analytical and decision-support tools used across global breeding programs.

At the crossroads of biostatistics, quantitative genetics, data science and artificial intelligence, you will develop innovative solutions enabling researchers and breeders to fully leverage genomic, phenotypic and environmental data.

You will work closely with breeding, genetics, IT and data science teams in an international environment where scientific excellence and innovation drive impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy AI and Generative AI solutions supporting breeding decisions.
• Develop LLM-based assistants, knowledge discovery tools and advanced analytical platforms.
• Build scalable analytical modules and dashboards tailored to breeding programs and crop species.
• Develop innovative biostatistical and AI-driven approaches for large-scale datasets.
• Contribute to modern data platforms and scalable environments using R, Python, Git and CONDA.
• Support the deployment of MLOps and LLMOps practices.
• Collaborate with IT and Data Science teams to industrialize and maintain analytical solutions.
• Work closely with breeders, geneticists and scientists to understand needs and drive adoption.
• Provide expertise in statistics, data science and quantitative genetics.
• Explore innovative approaches to improve prediction, selection efficiency and data valorization.

Your Profile

• MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Quantitative Genetics or related field.
• Strong statistical and analytical background.
• Experience or strong interest in AI, Generative AI and LLM technologies.
• Advanced R programming skills.
• Knowledge of Git and CONDA.
• Python experience is highly desirable.
• Experience developing analytical tools, applications or decision-support systems.
• Excellent software development practices and focus on reproducibility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English required.

What You Will Find Here

• A unique opportunity to develop AI solutions with tangible impact on breeding innovation.
• Access to large-scale genomic, phenotypic and environmental datasets.
• Close collaboration with internationally recognized experts.
• A highly collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
• Opportunities to shape analytical tools used worldwide across Limagrain breeding programs.

Limagrain is the global leader in vegetable seeds and operates in the market with three Business Units: HM.CLAUSE, Vilmorin-Mikado, and Hazera. Limagrain Vegetable Seeds has developed a product portfolio comprising more than 40 species and operates on all continents. The significant investment in technologies and development, coupled with close customer relationships and a culture of partnerships, enables Limagrain Vegetable Seeds to provide vegetable growers worldwide with efficient seeds adapted to the needs of each region.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.