Associate Data / Decision Scientist (UAEN)

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 
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets from multiple sources 
• Support the maintenance of reproducible and well-documented codebases 
• Build foundational skills in data science, AI, and platform tools through structured development.
• Apply best practices in coding, modeling, and analytics inspired by industry-leading organizations 
• Engage with stakeholders across operations, digital, and strategy teams to understand data needs 
• Support the translation of business questions into analytical tasks 
• Communicate findings in a clear and structured manner appropriate for different audiences 

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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• 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.