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 within the AI Products & Analytics Technology CoE. You will support analytics, AI, and data product development, performing data preparation, analysis, and model development.
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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 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 understand business context
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a 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
- 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
- Understanding of data pipelines and data wrangling techniques
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
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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.
Preferred 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.
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