Associate Data / Decision Scientist (UAEN)
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About the Role
Masdar is seeking an Associate Data/Decision Scientist for a national talent development program. The role involves supporting analytics, AI, and data products, including data preparation, model development, and dashboard creation.
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Responsibilities
- Perform data preparation, cleaning, and analysis
- Support the development of analytical models and data pipelines across key use cases
- Assist in implementing machine learning, statistical, and optimization models under guidance
- Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)
- Translate analytical outputs into clear insights, visualizations, and reports
- Support the delivery of data driven recommendations to inform operational and strategic decisions
- Contribute to dashboards and tools that enhance visibility into performance and forecasts
- Develop dashboards and reports on the CoE’s BI platforms
- Support AI model development, testing, and documentation
- Participate in code reviews, model reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
- UAE National (National Talent programme)
- 1–3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related fields (internships included)
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar programming languages
- Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and data analysis
- Familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy)
- Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib)
- Basic machine learning concepts and frameworks
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Company Description
- Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader.
- Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer and operator, advancing renewable energy projects.
Job Description
- To support the development of analytics, AI, and data products while building foundational capabilities, as part of Masdar’s national talent development within the AI Products & Analytics Technology CoE.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform data preparation, cleaning, and analysis.
- Support the development of analytical models and data pipelines across key use cases
- Assist in implementing machine learning, statistical, and optimization models under guidance from senior team members
- Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)
- Translate analytical outputs into clear insights, visualizations, and reports
- Support the delivery of data driven recommendations to inform operational and strategic decisions
- Contribute to dashboards and tools that enhance visibility into performance and forecasts
- Develop dashboards and reports on the CoE’s BI platforms.
- Support AI model development, testing, and documentation.
- Work closely with the Senior Decision Scientist to Build and refine models, Validate results and ensure quality outputs, and Understand business context and decision frameworks
- Participate in code reviews, model reviews, and knowledge sharing sessions
- Ensure high standards of data integrity, quality checks, and documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field; UAE National (National Talent programme).
- Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and data analysis.
Preferred Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related fields (internships included)
- Job Exposure to energy, utilities, or financial analytics is advantageous but not mandatory
- Demonstrated experience working on data driven projects (academic or professional)
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar programming languages
- Familiarity with: Data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy), Visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib), Basic machine learning concepts and frameworks
- Understanding of data pipelines and data wrangling techniques
- Exposure to cloud platforms or big data tools is a plus
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast paced environment
- Ability to take direction, absorb feedback, and continuously improve
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain findings clearly
- Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail
Additional Information
- Role is to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.
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