Senior Statistical Data Scientist

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Statistical Data Scientist to join a stealth‑mode, Switzerland‑based seed engineering startup. The role is fully remote, collaborating with engineers, breeders, biologists and data engineers to turn complex experimental data into actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with seed engineers, breeders, biologists and data engineers.
• Translate complex statistical results into clear, decision‑ready insights.
• Design and analyse 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.

Required profile

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex reasoning.
• Curiosity for scientific problem‑solving beyond standard analytics.

Required skills

• Python
• R
• Machine learning

What we offer

• Work at the intersection of statistics, biology and engineering.
• Join a strong, truly international initiative.
• Competitive compensation for part‑time or freelance engagement.
• Monthly trips to central Europe (expenses covered) for collaboration.