Senior Statistical Data Scientist

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Responsibilities

• ▹Collaborate with seed engineers, breeders, biologists, and data engineers
• ▹Translate complex statistical results into clear, decision-ready insights
• ▹Design and analyze biological and experimental datasets with statistical rigor
• ▹Build predictive models for breeding and product development decisions
• ▹Apply machine learning where it adds meaningful value beyond classical statistics
• ▹Ensure experimental conclusions are robust, reproducible, and well-validated

Requirements

• ▹MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Genetics, Econometrics, or a related field
• ▹Strong grounding in statistical inference, experimental design, regression, and mixed models
• ▹Experience with Python and/or R
• ▹Familiarity with predictive modelling and modern machine learning approaches
• ▹Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex reasoning
• ▹Curiosity for scientific problem-solving beyond standard analytics

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Work at the intersection of statistics, biology, and engineering where scientific thinking is central to every decision
• ▹Be part of a strong and truly international initiative
• ▹Get well compensated for your time while being able to keep your own research or morning schedule

About the company

humani is the strategic HR partner for a well-funded, Switzerland-based seed engineering startup operating in stealth mode, backed by established family office investors with long-term commitment. They are building a globally distributed, fully remote team of scientists and engineers collaborating across time zones, disciplines, and industries.