Senior Scientist (f/m/d)

dsm-firmenich; Delft; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Multicultural team environment

Innovative projects in health and nutrition

Job summary

dsm-firmenich in Delft seeks a skilled professional in machine-learning modelling to join our innovative team. You will apply advanced modelling techniques to various domains, including chemistry and health.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience within a collaborative, high-performance setting. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome diverse candidates to contribute to our thriving legacy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in chemical industry or bioinformatics.
• Experience in high-performance teams.
• Ability to communicate technical results to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine-learning modelling with graph data science.
• Maintain predictive performance models across business units.
• Translate model outputs into decision-relevant language.

Skills

Machine-learning modelling

Graph data science

Statistical analysis

Python

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. or master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Neo4j

Azure

FastAPI

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Machine-learning modelling with graph data science: production Neo4j Cypher queries, traversal logic, GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, property graph data models and embedding vectors.
• ML modelling on tabular data: feature engineering, cross-validation design, model selection, interpretability, especially multivariate statistical analysis interpretation and communication of results.
• Building, validating, and maintaining predictive performance models in all business units, based on data from a variety of sources that would come from our business units.
• Agentic AI tooling: Azure, Bedrock, artifact generation, storage and processing, and unit testing of these. LLM tooling, prompt engineering, tool/function calling, structured output design.
• Production quality code in Python, pandas, polars, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, FastAPI, git, and working with CI/CD pipelines is non-negotiable. Comfortable moving between exploratory scripts and production code, co-coding, reviewing human and agent-generated PRs.
• Scientific communication: able to translate model outputs into decision-relevant language for non-technical stakeholders. Identify and communicate opportunities for commercialization of research outcomes and collaborate with business units to realize these opportunities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving team applying ML and other modeling techniques to chemistry, perfumery, tastes and health.
• Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice with innovations in health, nutrition and beauty.
• Grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.
• A commitment to science-based innovations with 2000 scientists and 700 mln annual S&R investments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., master’s degree or similar experience in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Biology, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• 5+ years of additional academic or industrial work experience in the chemical industry, bio- and cheminformatics or formulation space.
• Demonstrated experience working in high-performance teams, fostering collaboration, and guiding technical work to successful outcomes.
• Record of accomplishments demonstrating high drive and keen entrepreneurial innovation and ability to provide insights based on data analysis to inform business decisions.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.