(Senior) Scientist AI/ML for Protein

(Senior) Scientist AI/ML for Protein and Metabolic Engineering DSM Software Engineering, Data Science Posted on Jun 10, 2026 Job title: (Senior) Scientist AI/ML for Protein and Metabolic Engineering Location: Delft, Netherlands We are looking for a highly skilled AI/ML-focused data scientist to join dsm-firmenich's Computational Biotechnology team, driving next-generation innovations in protein and metabolic engineering. In this role, you will lead the development of advanced, data-driven workflows for enzyme design, pathway optimization, and strain engineering. You'll collaborate across disciplines to translate complex biological challenges into scalable AI-powered solutions. As a senior contributor, you'll shape best practices, mentor colleagues, and influence strategic technology decisions. This is a high-impact opportunity to advance sustainable biotechnology and real-world applications of AI-enabled engineering. Your key responsibilities - Lead the application of AI and data science to accelerate high-impact protein and metabolic engineering across key business segments - Develop and continuously improve advanced models for DNA, RNA, proteins, and metabolic pathways, integrating them into engineering workflows - Translate complex modeling results into clear, actionable insights for teams, stakeholders, and customers - Establish and promote best practices, standards, and scalable platforms within the global data and life sciences community - Monitor emerging advances in computational biology and AI, driving adoption of innovative methods with strategic value - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams worldwide, applying modern ML and software engineering practices to deliver project success We offer - The opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing team applying AI/ML and advanced modeling techniques to biotechnology - A highly motivated, professional, multicultural, and interdisciplinary work e...