Predictive AI Scientist — Geospatial & Climate Modeling

ICARDA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural research organization is seeking a Data Scientist in Abu Dhabi to develop AI solutions for enhancing agricultural resilience. The role involves leading projects on geospatial data analysis and machine learning applications, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have significant experience in data science and agricultural contexts, along with strong programming and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

30 days of annual leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with strong quantitative skills.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in data science for agriculture.
• Experience leading teams in machine learning and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop Predictive AI solutions for agricultural applications.
• Utilize geospatial analysis and remote sensing methods.
• Provide advocacy for AI applications in agriculture.

Skills

Predictive AI solutions

Machine Learning

Applied Statistics

Systems Modeling

Geospatial analysis

Cloud computing

Programming in Python

Remote sensing

Big data analytics

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science, Agriculture, or related field

Master's degree with 12 years of experience

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

AWS

Azure

SQL

Job description

A global agricultural research organization is seeking a Data Scientist in Abu Dhabi to develop AI solutions for enhancing agricultural resilience. The role involves leading projects on geospatial data analysis and machine learning applications, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have significant experience in data science and agricultural contexts, along with strong programming and communication skills.