**At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.** **Machine Learning Researcher** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role, Machine Learning Researcher, are to: + AI Model Development: Design, build, and implement advanced AI models, including deep learning algorithms, tailored to analyze complex datasets related to phenomics, genomics, and environmental factors. + Data Integration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across R&D to gather, preprocess, and integrate diverse datasets from agriculture, environment, and genomics, ensuring data quality and relevance. + Analysis and Interpretation: Conduct thorough AI analyses of industry’s most extensive global agriculture dataset to uncover insights and establish connections between phenomic traits, genomic data, and environmental conditions. + Genomics Modeling: Incorporate genomics data (e.g. high-resolution genome assemblies, k-mers, skim-seq, gene expression, etc.) into AI models to predict and optimize crop traits and resilience, enhancing overall agricultural productivity. + Environmental Modeling: Develop predictive environmental models that inform the impact of climate and weather on crops. + Predictive RiskModeling: Develop sophisticated predictive models that inform decision-making processes and reduce risk for crop management and improvement strategies. + Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, biologists, IT professionals, and engineers to align AI initiatives with organizational goals and ensure effective implementation of models. + Trust Building: Engage with stakeholders to communicate the benefits and limitations of AI in agriculture, fostering trust and transparency in the technology. + Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI, environmental modeling and genomics, applying new techniques and methodologies to refine models and enhance their accuracy. + Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation of methodologies, findings, and model performance, and present results to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Team Contribution: Actively participate in team meetings and collaborative projects, sharing knowledge and insights with other Machine Learning Researchers to drive innovation and improvement. **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: + PhD with 4+ years experience (including PhD) Educational preparation or applied experience in at least one of the following areas: Machine/Deep Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Uncertainty Quantification, Genomics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Probability, Probabilistic modeling, Nonlinear Dynamics, Hierarchical models, Applied Mathematics, or other related quantitative discipline. Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $117,393.60 - $176,090.40 Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least September 20, 2024 \#LI-US **YOUR APPLICATION** Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. **Location:** United States : Residence Based : Residence Based **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code:** 827259 **Contact Us** **Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com **Job Segment:** Compliance, Computer Science, Agricultural, Training, Research, Legal, Technology, Agriculture, Education