Senior Research Scientist

4 days ago

Palmerston North, New Zealand Avature Full time

Senior Research Scientist - Data Science

General Information

Date Published: 13-Nov-2024

Advertising Ends: 27-Nov-2024

Country: New Zealand

Location: Manawatu

Role Type: Science & Technology

Work Type: Permanent

ID#: 10604

Position Description

Our Co-operative

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

At our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world-class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people we work alongside the passionate, talented and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation.

About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist with qualifications in sensory and consumer research and data science to join our Product Experience Team at our Research and Development Centre in Palmerston North on a permanent basis.

As our Senior Research Scientist, your main role is to improve and maximize the value of sensory and consumer data by developing and implementing new data processes and tools. You’ll be a key player in bridging the gap between data science and sensory and consumer science to enhance innovation and support strategic decision-making.

You’ll drive efficiency within the Product Experience Team by streamlining and automating processes. This role requires collaboration with various departments to support data-driven decision-making and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead Sensory and Consumer Research in global innovation projects. Design, execute, and oversee sensory and consumer research studies from inception to conclusion, ensuring high-quality data collection and analysis.
  • Utilize advanced statistical methods and data science techniques to analyze sensory and consumer data, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Engage with stakeholders with different backgrounds and seniority. Be comfortable presenting research findings and insights and providing expert guidance on sensory and consumer science-related matters.
  • Mentor junior researchers and students, providing training on advanced data analysis techniques and sensory and consumer research methodologies. Be the team’s R champion and lead the integration of R as well as other data tools.
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends and advancements within Generative AI and Large Language Modelling and apply this knowledge to transform or improve research practices.
  • Prepare detailed reports, conference abstracts and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals documenting and communicating research findings, methodologies, and processes internally and externally.

About you | Ko wai koe

With a background in sensory and consumer science, you’ll bring a proactive attitude and proven data science experience. Proficient in Python or R, you’ll have a deep understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning. Your excellent communication skills enable you to effectively articulate your contributions.

You'll work on a variety of projects focused on sensory and consumer science, innovation and value across the Co-Op, with an emphasis on analytics, programming, and problem-solving to improve operations. This role requires strong skills in coding and mathematics, effective communication, and the ability to present data clearly to a wide audience.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Sensory and Consumer Science, Food Science, Statistics, Data Science or a related field and documented training in R.
  • 5 years’ experience within industry or academic research, preferably in a global company. Experience in Dairy would be beneficial.
  • Proven experience in data science and/or advanced statistical analysis.
  • Sound formal training and robust work experience in sensory and consumer sciences.
  • Hands-on commercial experience in the sensory and consumer science space.
  • Experience in new product development and demonstrating thought leadership.
  • Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity whilst working independently.
  • Strong technical directorship, excellent communication skills, coupled with strong collaboration and stakeholder abilities.

Take advantage of this exciting and new opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact in Fonterra's Strategic and Innovation goals.

Our story | To Tatou Korero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realizing the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

  • Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
  • Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
  • Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
  • Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Applications will close midnight on Wednesday, 27th of November.

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