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.

The Digital R&D (DRD) team is responsible for innovative computational solutions for chemical product and application development at Covestro. DRD integrates expertise in materials simulation and computational chemistry as well as competencies in laboratory automation, data science, quantum computing and high-performance computing. 

With great passion and deep technical expertise, you will apply data science and develop predictive models to increase speed, efficiency and creativity of Covestro’s R&D on products and processes.

Your tasks in detail: 

• In your new position you will be part of an expert team applying cutting-edge data science methodologies as part of modern corporate R&D covering all aspects from exploration to product and process development 

• You will support R&D activities and projects with data engineering solutions and data science expertise while constantly striving for improving our in-house technologies and its comprehensive application in Covestro 

• You will be part of an agile innovation network to tackle existing challenges in chemical R&D on products, formulations and processes, for example, by connecting internal domain knowledge and data science approaches with computed chemical descriptors 

• You will be in close exchange with (multi scale) simulation experts, data scientists and experimental researchers to push R&D digitalization and enable our global R&D community to increase speed, efficiency and creativity in the development of sustainable products and processes 

Qualifications: 

• You hold a university degree in data science, natural sciences or related fields

• You have either concluded a PhD study related to statistics, data science and machine learning or have first professional/industrial experience in the field of technology

• You have good theoretical background and hands on expertise in the application of data science methods

• You have good knowledge of relevant programming and scripting languages, relational and non-relational databases, data processing, analysis and visualization, as well as cloud computing infrastructures

• You exhibit a proactive working style in an international environment with a strong service-oriented mindset and have a hunger on learning new topics

• You are bringing a sound understanding of chemistry or a willingness to connect with the domain

• You are fluent in English, and effective communication skills in oral and written form are part of your profile 

Would you like to work part-time and find the position interesting? In this case, too, we look forward to receiving your application (indicating the desired percentage). For a first contact please do not hesitate to contact Markus Sierant (markus.sierant@covestro.com). Please understand that we cannot accept applications by email.

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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