Start Your Career in Data & AI

Have you just graduated, or do you have up to two years of work experience? And would you like to discover where your strengths lie in the fields of data, engineering, and AI?

At Data Science Lab, you don’t start right away in one of our chapters. Instead, during your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to explore different aspects of the field. This could involve working on a single, longer-term assignment for a client or collaborating on multiple projects. In both cases, you’ll tackle real-world challenges, receive guidance from experienced consultants in our chapters, and discover, step by step, which direction suits you best.

After that first year, we’ll work with you to determine which role is best suited for your continued development. This could include, for example, data analysis, data engineering, machine learning, or AI.

What will you do?

You’ll work on projects that use data and AI to help organizations operate more intelligently, efficiently, or with a stronger evidence base. Sometimes that means helping to make data more understandable. Sometimes you’ll help build a data platform, work on a machine learning application, or explore how generative AI can add value to a process.

Our clients operate in a variety of sectors, ranging from commercial organizations to public and social institutions. Depending on the assignment, you might work on improving management information, data platforms, process optimization, machine learning applications, or generative AI.

Among other things, you’ll learn how to:

• analyzes data and translates it into actionable insights;

• develops dashboards and reports that help organizations make better decisions;

• works with Python, SQL, and modern cloud platforms such as Azure;

• works with data engineering tools such as Databricks;

• accesses, structures, and processes data sources;

• develops and improves machine learning and AI applications;

• applies generative AI within business processes;

• translates technical issues into practical solutions;

• collaborates with clients, colleagues, and end users;

• As a consultant, I learn to contribute ideas, ask probing questions, and take responsibility.

Of course, you don’t have to be able to do all of this yet. That’s exactly what this program is for. We’re mainly looking for people who are curious, eager to learn, and enjoy applying technology to real-world problems.

What will your first year be like?

You’ll start out with a broad scope. That means you won’t be hired right away for a specific role within a particular chapter of DSL, but you’ll have the opportunity to take on a variety of tasks in the fields of data and AI. These include data analysis, engineering, and AI.

At the same time, you’re not on your own. You’ll receive guidance from our chapters and work alongside experienced consultants who will help you grow in both technical skills and consulting. You’ll also participate in internal training sessions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and, where relevant, certification programs.

In practice, your first year can take many different forms. Sometimes you’ll work on a single client project for an extended period, allowing you to really dive deep into it. In other cases, you’ll rotate through multiple projects and get to know different contexts. We’ll take into account what’s best for your professional development, the projects currently underway, and the guidance you’ll need.

After about a year, we’ll work together to determine which direction is the best fit for you. Based on your development, your interests, and the projects you’ve worked on, we’ll choose the role and specialization that makes the most sense.

Why Data Science Lab?

Data Science Lab is a team of more than 45 data and AI consultants. We’re large enough to take on major projects, but small enough to know each other well.

With us, you’ll receive guidance, trust, and the opportunity to grow quickly—not just by watching from the sidelines, but by taking on responsibility in client projects step by step. We believe it’s important that you not only strengthen your technical skills but also learn how to add value to clients as a consultant.

What do we offer?

• guidance from experienced consultants;

• working on real client projects;

• a broad first year in which you explore various fields within data and AI;

• in-house training, knowledge sessions, and opportunities for certification;

• a MacBook;

• a team where you learn a lot, work together, and have fun;

• a competitive salary;

• a flexible retirement plan;

• travel expense reimbursement;

• A lot of responsibility, along with flexible working hours and work locations. Of course, we’d also love to see you at the office regularly.

About you

You’re curious about data and AI, but especially about what you can achieve with them in practice. You enjoy understanding new technology, but also making that technology useful for organizations.

You’ll also recognize yourself in this:

• You have a relevant associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or are about to complete one;

• You have 0 to 2 years of work experience;

• You have an interest in data, AI, or software development;

• You have strong analytical skills and are a quick learner;

• You enjoy working with others;

• you’re not afraid to ask questions;

• You’re curious about new technologies;

• You speak and write Dutch well.

Ready to discover where your strengths lie?

At Data Science Lab, you’ll have the opportunity to get a broad introduction to data and AI, learn a lot through hands-on experience, and discover, step by step, which role suits you best.

Does that sound like a great start to your career? If so, we’d love to meet you.