Masdar, a global clean energy leader with a project portfolio capacity of over 65 gigawatts (GW), is seeking an Associate Data professional in Abu Dhabi to support the development of analytics, AI, and data products within its AI Products & Analytics Technology CoE. This role is part of Masdar’s national-talent development initiative, building foundational data science and AI capabilities under the guidance of senior team members.
About Masdar — A Global Clean Energy Leader
Established: 2006, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Global Portfolio: Over 65 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects to date
Ownership: Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC, and Mubadala
2030 Target: Driving the scale-up of renewables worldwide toward a 100GW portfolio by 2030
🇦🇪 National Talent Development at Masdar
Programme Focus: Building foundational skills in data science, AI, and platform tools through structured development
Mentorship: Working closely with a Senior Decision Scientist to build, refine, and validate models
Cross-Functional Exposure: Engaging with operations, digital, and strategy teams to understand data needs
Best-Practice Learning: Applying coding, modeling, and analytics practices inspired by industry-leading organisations
Position Overview
This Associate Data role supports the development of analytical models and data pipelines across key Masdar use cases. You will perform data preparation, cleaning, and exploratory data analysis, assist in implementing machine learning, statistical, and optimization models under senior guidance, translate analytical outputs into clear insights and visualizations, and contribute to dashboards and BI tools that enhance visibility into performance and forecasts.
Why This Role Matters: As an Associate Data professional at Masdar, you build foundational data science and AI skills within a global clean energy leader’s national talent programme, work directly with a Senior Decision Scientist on real analytical models, contribute to dashboards shaping renewable energy decisions, and gain exposure to industry-leading data practices as Masdar scales toward 100GW by 2030.
Key Responsibilities
Data Preparation & Analysis
- Perform data preparation, cleaning, and analysis
- Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis (EDA)
- Work with structured and unstructured datasets from multiple sources
Model Development & AI Support
- Support the development of analytical models and data pipelines across key use cases
- Assist in implementing machine learning, statistical, and optimization models under senior guidance
- Support AI model development, testing, and documentation
- Work closely with the Senior Decision Scientist to build, refine, and validate models
Insights, Dashboards & Reporting
- 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
Collaboration & Continuous Learning
- Participate in code reviews, model reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Ensure high standards of data integrity, quality checks, and documentation
- Engage with stakeholders across operations, digital, and strategy teams to understand data needs
- Support the translation of business questions into analytical tasks
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
- UAE National (National Talent programme)
- Strong foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and data analysis
Experience Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or related fields (internships included)
- 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)
- Familiarity with 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
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain findings clearly
- Collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail
About Masdar — Driving the Global Energy Transition
Join Masdar, established in 2006 as a global clean energy investor, developer, and operator with a project portfolio capacity of over 65 gigawatts (GW). Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC, and Mubadala, Masdar is targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030, offering UAE National talent the chance to build foundational data science and AI skills within a world-leading renewable energy organisation.
Career Excellence: Build your data science career at the heart of the world’s renewable energy transition.
Who Should Apply?
- UAE National Graduates: In Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering
- Early-Career Data Professionals: With 1–3 years of analytics or data science experience
- Python & SQL Practitioners: Comfortable with Pandas, NumPy, and BI visualization tools
- Aspiring Decision Scientists: Eager to learn machine learning and optimization modeling
- Clean Energy Enthusiasts: Interested in applying data science to renewable energy decisions
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