Dairy Data Scientist & Research Strategist

Talent.com; Maassluis; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive medical examination

Lely Academy trainings

Campus sports facilities

Hybrid work policy

Shuttle to Maassluis metro

Job summary

Lely is seeking a Data & Research Expert Dairy Farming to connect data from 50,000+ robots with practical knowledge for advisers and farmers. You will bridge animal science, data science, and engineering to deliver actionable insights and tools.

You will lead analyses, develop dashboards, and collaborate across international teams, enabling informed decisions and knowledge transfer within Farm Management Support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Animal Sciences, Livestock Sciences or closely related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in data analysis or applied scientific research.
• Experience initiating or supervising scientific research and a network with universities or research organisations.
• Strong Python experience and proficiency with analytical/visualisation tools like SQL Server Management Studio and Tableau.
• Ability to connect diverse perspectives from farmers to researchers and engineers.
• Excellent spoken and written English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex questions in dairy farming and connect real-world data with scientific theory.
• Formulate research questions and identify universities or knowledge institutions to contribute to new knowledge.
• Support internal and external research with data and methodological expertise.
• Analyze trends in sensor and performance data and translate into visualisations and dashboards.
• Develop analytical tools for advisers and provide targeted training on use.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to guide data-driven research and decisions.

Skills

Python

SQL Server

Tableau

English

Education

Master's or PhD in Animal/Livestock Sciences

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Tableau

Job description

Lely is seeking a Data & Research Expert Dairy Farming to connect data from 50,000+ robots with practical knowledge for advisers and farmers. You will bridge animal science, data science, and engineering to deliver actionable insights and tools.

You will lead analyses, develop dashboards, and collaborate across international teams, enabling informed decisions and knowledge transfer within Farm Management Support.