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Dairy Scientist – AI & Machine Learning
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC). Apply advanced AI, machine learning, and data science techniques to complex dairy industry challenges .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in applying advanced AI and machine learning techniques to the dairy industry, with a strong focus on developing models and tools that enhance herd performance and scientific discovery. Capable of transforming large-scale datasets into actionable insights while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD Or Masters In Machine LearningMachine Learning Model DevelopmentExperience With PyTorch And TensorFlowLarge-Scale Data ProcessingFamiliarity With New Zealand Dairy Industry
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Hard Skills
Advanced AI TechniquesMachine LearningData ScienceGenerative AI ToolsStatistical AnalysisBioinformaticsCloud EnvironmentsHPC EnvironmentsData TransformationPhenotype Identification
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCuriosityInnovationTeam CollaborationProject Planning
Industry Keywords
Dairy IndustryAnimal HealthGenomicsFarm DataResearch CollaborationEmerging Technologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPyTorchTensorflow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Apply advanced AI, machine learning, and data science techniques to complex dairy industry challenges
- Lead and contribute to research projects using LIC's animal, genomic, production, and farm data
- Develop and apply machine learning models, generative AI tools, and advanced analytical approaches
- Improve herd performance and accelerate scientific discovery
- Identify new phenotypes
- Support development of innovative products and services
- Transform large-scale genomic, animal, and farm datasets into actionable outcomes for farmers and LIC
- Evaluate and adopt emerging AI, machine learning, and data science technologies relevant to dairy farming and herd improvement
- Collaborate with experts in genetics, animal health, bioinformatics, statistics, and software engineering
- Build relationships with external research organisations, technology partners, and the wider AI research community
- Deliver measurable value to New Zealand dairy farmers
Requirements
What you’ll need- A PhD or Masters in a relevant field (Machine Learning, Computer Science, Stats etc) or equivalent industry experience in the field
- Experience developing machine learning models using modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or equivalent
- Experience with large-scale data processing
- Experience with cloud or HPC environments is highly desirable
- Experience with modern generative AI techniques is highly desirable
- Familiarity with farming and the New Zealand dairy industry is a significant asset
- Willingness to undertake both research and commercial-focused work
- Ability to work with a diverse team of multidisciplinary researchers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to plan and independently run research projects
- Curiosity, innovation, and desire to learn and develop new skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Extra leave days
- Flexible working options
- Discounted health, life, income and disability insurances
- Access to our employee shares scheme
- Well-being discounts
- Free onsite parking
- Free EV chargers for LIC staff to use
- Tennis court, pool, onsite café, and social club at the Hamilton office
- Competitive salary