FREELANCE Senior Data Scientist
Long Term Contract - Start ASAPLocation: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)2 days per week on-site
OverviewA leading industrial organisation in Belgium is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead high-impact data initiatives focused on operational optimisation, safety analytics, sustainability, and advanced AI applications.
This role requires a data scientist with proven experience applying advanced analytics within industrial environments (e.g. operations, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or large-scale physical systems).
You will act as a technical reference for an experienced team of data scientists, providing strategic guidance, ensuring methodological rigor, and driving innovation across multiple projects.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement advanced data science solutions using machine learning, deep learning, and Generative AI techniquesDevelop predictive models and analytics solutions supporting industrial operations, safety monitoring, and energy optimisationWork closely with operations, engineering, IT, and sustainability teams to translate operational challenges into data-driven solutionsApply advanced analytics to large-scale operational and industrial datasetsEnsure best practices in model development, validation, and deployment to production environmentsContribute to the adoption of modern data science tools and methodologies within the team
RequirementsDegree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field5+ years of experience in Data Science with proven application in industrial or operational environmentsDemonstrated experience applying machine learning and advanced analytics to real-world industrial problemsExperience delivering production-ready ML solutions within cloud-based data environmentsStrong programming skills in Python and PySparkExperience working with large-scale operational datasetsAbility to translate complex industrial problems into actionable data solutionsStrong communication and presentation skillsFluent in English