Data scientist - Agriculture (Contract)

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong background in agrochemicals and crop science. You will design data pipelines and develop predictive models using live, streaming data to guide product development in agriculture. Candidates should have experience in data science, strong skills in Python or R, and preferably an MSc or PhD in a related field. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 and time-series analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement pipelines to ingest, clean, and structure live data.
• Build scalable datasets integrating genotype, environment, and management variables.
• Develop models to predict crop response to biostimulants.

Skills

Data science in agrochemicals

Python

R

IoT/sensor data

Time-series analysis

Education

MSc or PhD in Data Science, Agronomy, Plant Biology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Bonus Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.