Readvertisement - Data Scientist (Scientist/Senior Scientist)
ICARDAAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Posted November 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR.
Job Description
ICARDA is seeking a Data Scientist to work on climate-resilient and digitally advanced agrifood sector for global drylands. The position requires expertise in Predictive or Generative AI, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, or Systems Modeling. The Data Scientist will work with the GeoAgro Research Team to develop data science-driven international public goods, ensuring strong collaboration across research teams. The role involves working with biophysical modelers, geospatial scientists, climatologists, and other domain experts to co-develop data science-driven solutions. The position requires a Ph.D. in a field closely related to agriculture with strong quantitative skills and a minimum of 10 years of experience for Scientist level or 10 years for Senior Scientist level.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a field closely related to agriculture with strong quantitative skills
- 10 years of experience for Scientist level or 10 years for Senior Scientist level
- Experience in leading teams on topics like Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), machine learning-based data analysis, and process modeling
- Familiarity with related software, including ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine (GEE), and GDAL
- Proficiency in cloud computing platforms such as Google Colab, AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Demonstrated ability to lead data science projects and teams effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in facilitating science-policy dialogues and advocating for digital transformation in public forums
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team setting
- Previous experience in agricultural research or related fields
- Knowledge of the agricultural context in the dryland regions
- Experience with leading ICT4D and data-centric projects
- Track record of publications in relevant scientific journals and web-based repositories such as GitHub
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- 30 days of annual leave
- Five months' maternity leave
- 15 days' paternity leave
