Mirai Talent

Research & Development Data Scientist

 

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven startup applying cutting-edge science and data to help farmers grow more sustainably and profitably.

You’ll join a growing start up of high performers and work at the intersection of crop growth modelling, machine learning, and agronomy, directly supporting the development and improvement of a cutting-edge product!

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

* Own and evolve crop modelling work using DSSAT, APSIM, or similar models (e.g. tuning cultivar parameters, incorporating new environmental risks, modelling fertiliser effects).
* Support the development of machine learning layers on top of crop models, integrating satellite data and in-field results.
* Analyse results from ongoing trials to refine models and build market-facing insights for farmers.
* Collaborate with the Crop Growth Modelling Lead and CTO/ Founder to divide and shape work based on your strengths - be that research-heavy or more engineering-oriented.
* Work with the wider data and backend engineering team to deploy solutions in production.
* Help improve internal tools written in Python, while interacting with crop model codebases in Fortran and other environments.
* Balance independent R&D with commercial and product-focused initiatives - shaping their scientific and technical foundations.

 

What you can bring:

 

* Ideally experience in Python (or R), and experience working with models, simulations, or agricultural/environmental datasets.
* Experience with crop growth models, especially DSSAT or APSIM (or similar models you're confident adapting to).
* A startup mindset: proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity.
* Strong ability to think scientifically and commercially: you can build, test, and explain your ideas clearly.
* Ideally 2+ years of post-academic experience (but we’re open to exceptional recent PhD graduates).
* Knowledge of agronomy, particularly around wheat and fertiliser usage, is highly desirable.
* You don’t need perfect engineering skills, but you’re comfortable collaborating with engineers or deploying your own models.

 

What’s in it for you:

 

* A role that’s rare in both scope and impact: join a fast-scaling startup applying space tech, crop science, and data in a way no one else is.
* Work with a smart, passionate, and experienced team that values both R&D and delivery.
* Equity at a meaningful stage of growth
* Massive career growth potential, own your space as they scale.
* Flexibility to shape your role around your strengths: research-led, product-led, or engineering-integrated.
* The satisfaction of contributing to a solution with genuine climate, economic, and food security impact.

 

_Mirai believes in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, understanding that a range of perspectives strengthens both our team and our partners' teams. This is just one of the ways that we’re taking positive action to shaping a collaborative and diverse future in the workplace._

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Machine learning

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Security software

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System security

DSFS

Data analysis

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Simulation

Product Strategy

Research and Development Data Scientist