Data Scientist (80-100%)
Your Mission
Are you an experienced data scientist or software developer with an interest in environmental and public health? At the Food Packaging Forum, you will develop and maintain open-access web-based tools. These resources enable key decision-makers to use the latest science in the interest of the public good. You will play a pivotal role in planning and managing the ongoing technical development of our databases and software platforms as well as serve as the data expert within our small intercultural and interdisciplinary team. This is a mid-level position that offers a unique opportunity to apply your experience and scientific expertise for the public good.
Your Experience and Skills
Our Ideal Candidate
Your Responsabilities
Why the Food Packaging Forum?
The Food Packaging Forum (FPF) is a charitable (not-for-profit) organization based in Zurich, Switzerland. Our work enables global actors to make robust, informed decisions by applying the latest science on hazardous chemicals in food contact materials and on the environmental impacts of food packaging. Through our independent, balanced, and science-based publications and tools, we contribute to protecting human and environmental health. We communicate interdisciplinary science, transdisciplinary information, and the knowledge context to make data actionable for professional stakeholders. As an employee, our benefits include:
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Data Scientist (80-100%)
Your Mission
Are you an experienced data scientist or software developer with an interest in environmental and public health? At the Food Packaging Forum, you will develop and maintain open-access web-based tools. These resources enable key decision-makers to use the latest science in the interest of the public good. You will play a pivotal role in planning and managing the ongoing technical development of our databases and software platforms as well as serve as the data expert within our small intercultural and interdisciplinary team. This is a mid-level position that offers a unique opportunity to apply your experience and scientific expertise for the public good.
Your Experience and Skills
C1 English (written and spoken) is required; German skills would be an asset
C1 English (written and spoken) is required; German skills would be an asset
If you have any previous coding projects or personal coding profiles that are publicly available and demonstrate your experience, please share with us the relevant links and context of the project(s).