Senior Statistical Data Scientist
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at HumanI. Remote, Switzerland · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Work with seed engineers, breeders, biologists and data engineers on scientific questions
- Analyse biological and experimental data rigorously, then make the findings useful for decisions
- Create predictive tools for breeding and product development, using machine learning when it adds value
- Validate experimental conclusions and check that they can be reproduced
- Explain statistical findings in clear terms that support scientific and business choices
What you bring
- An MSc or PhD in statistics, biostatistics, applied mathematics or another listed quantitative field
- A strong base in statistical inference, experimental design, regression and mixed-effects methods
- Hands-on experience with Python or R, plus knowledge of predictive methods and current machine-learning approaches
Who this fits
This flexible, part-time role suits a senior statistical scientist who can work with research and engineering teams while keeping other professional commitments. The position is remote and global, with trips in central Europe for about five days each month. Visa sponsorship is not available.
From the employer
Employment Type
Remote (Global) | Flexible Engagement | Switzerland-based Startup (Stealth)
About the Opportunity
humani is the strategic HR partner with a well-funded, Switzerland-based seed engineering startup operating in stealth mode, backed by established family office investors with long-term commitment.
We are building a globally distributed, fully remote team of scientists and engineers who collaborate across time zones, disciplines, and industries. Our working model is intentionally flexible: contributors may join as consultants, freelancers, or part-time collaborators while maintaining other professional commitments. As the company grows, there will be opportunities to transition into full-time roles for those who wish to deepen their involvement.
The Role
We are looking for a Statistical Data Scientist who combines rigorous statistical thinking, scientific curiosity, and modern analytical methods to transform complex experimental and biological data into actionable insight.
Your focus is not model building for its own sake—it is enabling better scientific and business decisions through evidence, uncertainty quantification, and clear interpretation.
What You Will Do
- 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
Requirements
What You Bring
- MSc or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Genetics, Econometrics, or 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
What Success Looks Like. Within your first year, you will:
- Improve experimental design and analytical quality
- Become a trusted scientific advisor across teams
- Deliver predictive models that influence real-world decisions
- Strengthen evidence-based decision-making across the organisation
Benefits
- Work at the intersection of statistics, biology, and engineering in a company 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 capable to keep your morning or research arrangements
Special Conditions
- This is not a sponsored visa job.
- It requires trips in central Europe once a month for about 5 days. All relevant expenses are covered by the company.
- We are looking for people that further to their strong background they do enjoy what they do and wish to make a manageble change to the world
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