Computational Data Modeler AMEA

The Computational Data Modeler plays a critical role in strengthening Crop Protection R&D by designing reusable data and knowledge structures that make complex scientific information interoperable discoverable and AIready. By translating domain complexity into robust computational models and knowledge foundations the role enables predictive data analytics scalable digital products and nextgeneration AI solutions across the region AMEA & JANZ

Accountabilities:

Data Engineering and Computational Modelling

• Design computational data models reusable schemas and structured data frameworks that improve interoperability consistency and machine usability across the R&D data ecosystem.
• Define reusable entity structures metadata patterns relationships and data contracts that support integration across experimentation systems analytics environments and digital products.
• Translate scientific and business complexity into scalable model logic and reusable data structures that support analytics digital workflows and AI-enabled applications.

Context- and Knowledge-Driven Data Modelling

• Develop context-rich data models that connect scientific data metadata documents protocols business rules and domain concepts into reusable knowledge assets
• Create information structures that preserve scientific meaning and operational context to improve consistency across functions and over time
• Improve discoverability and reuse by formalizing relationships definitions and contextual attributes across fragmented systems and data sources.

Ontology Knowledge Graph and RAG Foundations

• Apply ontology principles to define consistent concepts hierarchies relationships and machine-readable rules across priority R&D data domains
• Support the development of R&D knowledge graph foundations by modeling relationships between experiments protocols observations methods assets and decisions
• Enable Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and other knowledge-driven AI approaches by improving retrieval structures contextual linkages and connections between structured and unstructured information

AI-Ready Data Platform Enablement

• Contribute to AI-ready data platforms by defining reusable knowledge layers integration patterns and data-readiness standards
• Partner with platform owners Bioinformatics leads and technical stakeholders to scalable AI integration and reliable information retrieval

Collaboration with Data Scientists and Bioinformatics Leads

• Collaborate with Data Scientists and Bioinformatics lead to ensure analytical digital and AI solutions are built on reusable and scalable data foundations
• Contribute to shared architecture discussions design reviews and foundational modelling decisions aligned with business and platform needs

Documentation Standards and Change Enablement

• Document modelling standards ontologies schemas and reusable reference patterns to support consistent adoption across teams
• Provide technical guidance on computational data models ontology structures and AI-ready data design approaches

Governance Safety and Professional Standards

• Ensure data models and knowledge structures align with governance security lineage awareness traceability and responsible AI enablement standards
• Balance architectural rigor usability innovation usability and practical business value to support scalable implementation

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) or equivalent applied experience in data science computational modeling data engineering knowledge engineering computer science bioinformatics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated hands on experience designing reusable computational data models including entities schemas relationships metadata structures and model driven data consumption patterns.
• Strong expertise in semantic modeling ontology principles and knowledge representation with the ability to translate complex domain concepts into machine readable structures.
• Proven experience with knowledge graphs information retrieval or retrieval augmented generation (RAG)enabling architectures including context layering and source grounding.
• Solid programming and data engineering capability (e.g. Python/R SQL) with experience working on modern data platforms and analytics ecosystems.
• Ability to translate scientific business and operational rules into robust reusable model logic that supports analytics digital workflows and AI enabled applications.
• Experience designing for interoperability and reuse across platforms and products avoiding one off or locally optimized solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working in matrix environments and explaining complex modeling or architecture concepts in practical business terms

Additional Information :

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. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time