Data Scientist

ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p h3Data Scientist (GenAi) /h3 pLocation: Olen, BE /p pBusiness Unit: Corporate Research Development /p pbAbout Umicore /b /p pPowering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. /p pbAbout Corporate Research Development /b /p pDriving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. /p h3bYour Key Accountabilities /b /h3 ul liDelivers expert work in General R, D I with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards. /li liExecutes research projects within program, applying knowledge and expertise.
- Builds knowledge and expertise within core competence subdomains. /li liOwns complex tasks in project management and chemical or process engineering, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively. /li liAnalyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows. /li liCollaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly. /li liCollaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing. /li liContributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements. /li /ul h3bWho we are looking for /b /h3 pEducation Experience /p ul liMaster's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, DataScienceor a related field /li liMinimum 3 years of experience developingindustrial, agentic systems. /li liDemonstrated experience delivering at least one custom Generative AI application that goes significantly beyond basic document processing or retrieval /li liExperience working directly with business stakeholders and domain experts /li liIndustrial or academic background in chemistry, materials science, processtechnologyor automotive applications is considered a strong asset /li liStrong practical expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Model technologies. /li liAn industrial or educational background in material sciences, research or chemical industry is a big plus.br/Experience designing AI agents, multi-agentarchitecturesand tool-enabled AI systems Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledgegroundingand trustworthy AI design principlesbr/ /li liExperience integrating multiple information and data sources into a unified AI solution Strong software engineering and Python programming skills /li liAbility to evaluate emerging AI technologies and translate them into practical business value /liliFamiliarity with cloud-based AI platforms and enterprise deployment environments is a plus /li /ul pbWhat

we offer
/b /p pWe aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? /p /p