We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Are you bored by doing feasibility studies and small-scale projects? Are you tired of writing white papers and project proposals? Do you want to work on the really big thing, reinventing a well-established international corporate as a data-driven company which makes full use of AI, statistics, machine learning and data science? Then you should join the dynamic and successful group for AI, Advanced Analytics and Autonomy as data scientist (m/f/d).

You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team realizing end-to-end AI solutions for Covestro which really make a difference in all parts of the company, may it be production, supply chain, support processes or other. Your co-workers will be data scientists, machine learning engineers and AI consultants. The use cases will be realized in close cooperation with subject matter experts from various domains.

In addition to our diverse benefits, you can expect an attractive starting salary of between €87,200/year plus variable component and €105,900/year plus variable component for a full-time position. The starting salary depends on your qualifications and professional experience.

Your tasks and responsibilities in detail:

• You will identify and develop data science use cases, which bring an economic benefit for Covestro

• You will have the responsibility of implementing data science use cases in various domains, such as production, sales/marketing, and finance. This will require close collaboration with business experts and colleagues from machine learning engineering

• You will play a crucial part throughout the entire lifecycle of data science products, including exploratory data analyses, designing and implementing prototypes, minimum viable products, and supporting products in the operational phase of the lifecycle

• You will be responsible for selecting and optimizing suitable methods from statistical modelling, machine learning and artificial intelligence for your specific use case

• In close collaboration with the Machine Learning Engineers, you will actively contribute to define requirements for the data processing architecture and technology

• Additionally, you will research, assess, and evaluate proposals from external solution providers and consultancies in terms of their effectiveness and usefulness
   

What you offer:

• You hold a university degree (pref. Master or PhD) in statistics, data science, mathematics, physics, or a related discipline, with several years of experience in the data science domain in an international environment and with virtual teams

• You are fluent in R or Python and experienced in applying time series forecasts, XGBoost and Random Forest models, Deep Learning and Bayesian models

• You are interested in learning from subject matter experts from various domains

• The ability to convince, explain and present to colleagues from different fields and different managerial levels is among your key competencies

• You are comfortable with working in a fluent, dynamic, and fast-paced environment

• Fluent English skills, spoken and written, as well as willingness and ability to travel internationally, round up your profile

If you want to take Covestro and the chemical industry to a new level, you've come to the right place. We look forward to receiving your application. Let us know if you have any questions for us. Please get in touch with Marek Sierant (marek.sierant@covestro.com).

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Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application including your salary expectation and your notice period! Become #1ofUs!

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here: 

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits  

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