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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - Agriculture - **Company:** Syngenta - **Location:** Liverpool, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Data Analytics - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2820325387-data-scientist-agriculture ## About the Role * Strong foundations in data science at postgraduate level with applications in natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, environmental sciences). * Proven experience in the use of the main data-science, -analytics, modelling and visualization Python libraries, including machine learning and deep learning ones. * Scientific domain knowledge in related fields such as environmental sciences or biology. * Prior experience in developing machine-learning models relevant to biological or crop protection outcomes. * Hands-on experience leveraging generative AI (genAI) approaches for data exploration, model development, or research acceleration is a plus. * Knowledge of data analysis and extracting data insights and new understanding, while communicating scientific and data concepts to specialist and non-specialist audiences. * Adaptability to different business challenges and data types / sources and to learn and utilize a range of different analytical tools and methodologies. * Ability to visualize and story-telling with data to communicate results to shareholders with different levels of technical proficiency. * Analytical problem-solving skills with innovative thinking, while effectively collaborating across diverse teams and managing multiple priorities in a multicultural scientific environment. ## Description We have an exciting opportunity for Data Scientiststo join our Global Data Analytics & Predictive Science Team in Product Biology department. Within these roles you will work on Syngenta historical biological data to uncover patterns and deliver new data-driven insights for active ingredient development across R&D functions. You will be asked to analyse and interpret the outcome of scientific experiments with your analytical skills as well as machine learning approaches. Your work will bring forward our understanding of biological performance in crop protection and guide design, optimization and development of novel crop protection solutions. Key responsibilities will include: * Driving historical data analysis of biological field trials by identifying patterns and analyzing the impact of key factors including product formulations, rates, mixtures, agricultural practices, and environmental conditions on product performance. * Supporting domain experts in understanding product performance and identifying analytics opportunities to drive business value. * Contributing to strategic business initiatives across Crop Protection R&D by interpreting physical chemistry, biokinetic, formulation, marketing and environmental data to support decision taking and design laboratory, glasshouse and field trials. * Guiding technical managers in designing field trials aimed at validating scientific hypotheses and model predictions. * Working with R&D IT and software developers to improve data-models integrations and to deploy applications tailored on shareholders' needs. * Monitoring and exploring new modelling approaches, analytical tools and methodologies. * Engaging with high-priority digital transformation projects to understand opportunities to accelerate the impact of data science for predictive field trialing. * Working with colleagues and external collaborators understanding their complementary capabilities and integrating them into projects and initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts)