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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.\nAbout Corporate Research & Development\nDriving 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.\nYour Key Accountabilities\nAs the first Data Scientist based in our Shanghai R&D hub, you will establish a strong local data-science capability and connect Umicore with the fast-evolving AI ecosystem in China. You will initiate and deliver AI projects for the Shanghai hub and other teams across the APAC region, while collaborating closely with Umicore’s global Computational Science community.\nAI for Science will be a particular focus: using machine learning and generative AI to accelerate scientific knowledge discovery, materials screening, experimental design and the development of new materials and processes.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDeliver AI solutionsServe as the primary data science expert for the Shanghai hub and support projects across the APAC region\nApply a broad range of techniques including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI to scientific and engineering challenges\nTranslate complex scientific and business challenges into practical, data-driven solutions\n\nAI for Science & Scientific InnovationEvaluate and adopt emerging AI-for-Science technologies relevant to Umicore’s research challenges\nContribute to the development of novel digital capabilities supporting materials science, chemistry and engineering\nCombine experimental, modelling and operational data with modern AI methods\n\nConnect with China AI ecosystemBuild relationships with Chinese technology companies, start-ups, universities and research institutes\nIdentify collaboration opportunities and monitor emerging AI developments\nAct as a bridge between Umicore's global Computational Science team and the local innovation ecosystem\n\nWho we are looking for\nEducation & Experience\nMaster’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Materials Science, Chemistry or similar\n6+ years of hands-on experience delivering applied AI/ML solutions, preferably in an industrial, scientific or R&D environment\nBackground or strong interest in materials science, chemistry, process technology or AI for Science\nGood understanding of China’s AI, technology and research ecosystem is a strong asset\nTechnical Competencies\nStrong practical expertise across multiple AI domains, from established machine-learning methods to deep learning and modern generative AI approaches\nAbility to apply AI methods to scientific and engineering data, including experimental, modelling and operational datasets\nStrong Python programming skills and experience with common data-science and machine-learning libraries\nClear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical results to scientists, engineers and business stakeholders.\nFluent English; Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred.\nWhat we offer\nWe aim to lead the way. 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