Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) Cheminformatics Data Scientist – 2 years
- Chemistry
- Syngenta Crop Protection
- 4332 Stein
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
We are currently seeking a 2-year fixed term Postdoctoral Fellowship contract in our chemistry department in Stein AG, Switzerland where you will be given the opportunity to develop new skills while working at the cutting edge of science and innovation. At Syngenta, our work matters; we are looking for the talents of today and tomorrow.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to the enhancement of our High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE) platform through the implementation and integration in our software platform of cutting-edge experimental design algorithms. In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting a detailed analysis of existing methodologies for design of experiments, including design of experiments and Bayesian approaches, and providing a comprehensive summary of their features.
- Developing a robust Python package that integrates all pertinent existing algorithms, ensuring seamless interaction with our internal reaction data management software platform.
- Leveraging large-scale chemical reaction conditions datasets to create machine learning algorithms that enable intelligent selection of variables and their values as input to reaction optimization experimental design
- Establishing the groundwork for customizable, on-demand machine learning models for reaction optimization that users can operate independently.
- Crafting intuitive graphical user visualizations for straightforward interpretation of results by end-users.
As an integral part of our collaborative team, you will work closely with automation scientists and chemists who are the primary beneficiaries of your work, enhancing the platform through continuous iterative feedback.
You will find your place within a diverse team of Chemists and Computer Scientists, all of whom bring extensive knowledge in cheminformatics and software development.
Our organization is a fervent advocate for open-source software development and encourages the public sharing of our collaborative achievements.
Join us to advance your career and shape the future of experimental design in a stimulating and forward-thinking environment.
As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.
- PhD in cheminformatics or machine learning
- Demonstrated experience in chemical informatics, algorithms, and/or software design
- Demonstrated working knowledge and application of statistics and data modeling to large scale life-sciences data.
What we expect:
- Strong knowledge in chemical informatics, including methods to manipulate chemical structure information and representations (ideally using RDKit)
- Mastering of chemical concepts (structure, reactivity, properties, some knowledge in experimental design is a plus)
- Knowledge in programming (python)
- Knowledge of Machine Learning techniques
- Skills in data visualization and representation for analytics purposes is a plus
- Fluency in spoken and written English language
- Be an effective communicator, self-motivated, and able to drive insights into actions
What We Offer
- Contribution to valuable and impactful work, in a stimulating environment -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
- Work in interdisciplinary teams
- A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein
- Scientific and technical excellence
- Scientific and technical support, including mentoring and tutoring
- Continuous professional development and high scientific standards are foundations of our culture
- State-of-the-art tools, access to professional infrastructure
Interested? We are looking for your online application. Please provide a Research Summary of 2-5 pages. Any applications submitted without a Research Summary will not be subject to further evaluation.
Please be aware that the job title may differ from the position title.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We favor work life balance and enable flexible working.

Join the most trusted and collaborative team in agriculture
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
Join our talent networkLatest jobs
Salary
Location
uy, Montevideo
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Finance Operations
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Montevideo
Description
Location:Montevideo; UruguayWe make a difference.Be part of the Finance team giving support to the area through the elements Courage, Accountability, Curiosity & Collaboration.Purpose of the role:Ensu
Reference
dd2e1048-6ba2-4788-b47c-a7fe799158fd
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
uy, Montevideo
Job Type
Permanent
Function
HR Operations
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Group
Location
Montevideo
Description
Location Montevideo, Uruguay.We make a difference Be part of the HR team giving support to the area. Our customers are at the center of everything we do, we strive to serve them with agility, efficien
Reference
7ec3d698-231b-45e3-acf8-d83f4f94ca49
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
br, Paulinia
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Formulation Fill and Pack
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Paulinia
Description
Buscamos um Especialista de Processos para nossa unidade de formulação de defensivos agrícolas. O profissional será responsável por liderar projetos de melhoria e o desenvolvimento de novos processos
Reference
d994b213-563e-4d52-a032-ed27838bcaee
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
ca, Guelph
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Regulatory Affairs
Remote or Office
Remote working available
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Guelph
Description
At Syngenta, we're building a collaborative and trusted team that delivers top-notch seeds and crop protection innovations to boost farmers' prosperity. To tackle this challenge, Syngenta’s Crop Prote
Reference
73ab21d7-6988-4a50-8af3-b7102ceb6e6e
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
in, Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Marketing
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Hyderabad
Description
Role purpose • Leading the Seedcare institute with the objective of dedicated business focus in KA, North & Central Multipliers • Driving strong adoption of seed treatments in multiple crops & Stren
Reference
e6e69b1f-7004-4e7f-87f3-6ff827c0b256
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
in, Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Commercial management / Support
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Pune
Description
Role purposeExecute business plans to meet or exceed our financial objectivesDevelop collaborative partnerships with our customersDevelop productive working relationships with key customer contacts in
Reference
51219990-76ae-4e1d-be8d-34300d661afd
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
pl, Warsaw
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Marketing
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Warsaw
Description
Syngenta seeks a highly motivated and experienced person to manage and develop comprehensive loyalty programs for key clients across Central Europe.The successful candidate will be a key player in enh
Reference
7c11d696-a57f-4e75-b02c-b6511a96ebcc
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
pl, Warsaw
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Marketing
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Crop Protection
Location
Warsaw
Description
We're seeking a dynamic Marketing Communications Specialist to join our Marketing team in Poland. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities within marketing in agricultural sector.As a Market
Reference
255e598c-cfad-4215-a3fb-6480c040499d
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
in, Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Function
Finance Business Partnering
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Group
Location
Pune
Description
Role Purpose I2P Business Partner’s role is required to ensure seamless I2P service delivery for respective countries and to provide an enhancing experience to end users of the process (finance functi
Reference
71d4e61f-ab86-4eeb-bbc0-b5283abba7f4
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
in, Pune
Job Type
Permanent
Function
HR Operations
Remote or Office
On-site
Brand
Syngenta Group
Location
Pune
Description
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our HR Automation squad. In this new role, you will drive digital transformation by bridging HR business needs with technical so
Reference
80aef5ab-1047-44d4-8bef-1a2a8b64fffe
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Articles you might be interested in
.jpg)
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/18/2022
Summary
Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of Syngenta Group’s approach to global agriculture. Driven by that spirit, the company recently convened “Innovating Together” in Tel Aviv, a three-day co
.jpg)
Teaser
StoriesContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/15/2022
Summary
The My Garden project started by our Syngenta Group Ambassador comes to its grand finale, with a group of friends enjoying Aleksander’s fresh produce. Over the past few months our Syngenta Group Amba
.jpg)
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/14/2022
Summary
By Syngenta Group News Service May 2022 Syngenta Group CEO Erik Fyrwald calls for wider science-based dialogue on transforming agriculture. In a recent interview with Switzerland’s NZZ am Sonntag, our

Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/13/2022
Summary
Licensing agreement with HL Hutchinsons (HLH) signed to supply farmers with precision soil analysis service Interra® Scan offers one of the world’s highest resolution soil mapping services to optimiz
+(1).jpg)
Teaser
NewsContent Type
BlogPublish date
07/04/2022
Summary
Syngenta Group is committed to building on our rich network of strategic sustainability partnerships with academic institutions, the food value chain, agricultural businesses and farmers to increase t
Start your job search now
Every one of our talented employees helps shape who we are and the impact we make on agriculture.
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
Join the most trusted and collaborative team in agriculture
Every one of our talented employees helps shape who we are and the impact we make on agriculture.
We offer very diverse opportunities for leaders, experts, students and graduates. And we will nurture you, so you can grow and contribute in your own unique way.
- 4332 Stein