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Data Science Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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About the team:
Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.
What you will do:
- Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
- Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
- Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
- Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
- Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
- Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.
What you will need:
- An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
- At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
- Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
- A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
- Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
- A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
- Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
- A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
Data Science Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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About the team:
Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.
What you will do:
- Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
- Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
- Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
- Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
- Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
- Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.
What you will need:
- An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
- At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
- Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
- A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
- Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
- A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
- Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
- A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
Data Science Manager
Posted today
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About the team:
Hudhud Maps Data Science team’s mission is to harness the power of data to build intelligent solutions that elevate the user experience, optimize decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. As a leader in this team, you will be at the forefront of using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models to solve complex challenges in the MENA region. You’ll work with and hire some of the brightest data science talent, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies such as machine learning, optimization, deep learning, and NLP to transform how cities are mapped and navigated, all while driving real-time impact through our in-house AI and data infrastructure.
What you will do:
- Develop a vision and thought leadership in the space of mapping and location-based intelligence, gaining deep expertise in this domain.
- Define a clear roadmap for the data science teams, ensuring alignment with both product and business goals, while driving team growth and development.
- Lead and scale a distributed Data Science team, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenges in multiple subdomains, including POI (Points of Interest) collection and enrichment, road and map features generation, search, personalization and real-time navigation.
- Develop innovative AI models and data strategies to solve previously unsolvable problems, unlocking new opportunities for Hudhud Maps to deliver exceptional value to users.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure data science initiatives directly contribute to the company’s strategic goals and have a meaningful impact on the organization.
- Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver major cross-functional projects that push the boundaries of mapping technology.
- Reimagine and reinvent how mapping and navigation are experienced in the region using AI-driven approaches.
- Foster collaboration with external AI communities, universities, and the broader tech ecosystem in the MENA region to raise the bar for applied AI.
What you will need:
- An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, economics, or mathematics.
- At least 8+ years of professional experience working in data science and machine learning teams.
- Strong experience in building, managing, and growing data science teams is essential.
- A proven track record of delivering high-impact AI solutions and successfully leading cross-functional projects.
- Experience launching new products and continuously improving them over time.
- Demonstrated ability to attract, retain, and nurture top-tier talent.
- A passion for fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and results.
- Excellent leadership, communication, critical thinking, and judgment skills.
- A strong motivation to make an impact and elevate the AI landscape in the region.
Senior Data Science Specialist
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HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Data Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to help shape the future of AI and ML at HALA. You’ll be working closely with leadership to define the roadmap, uncover high-impact use cases, and develop models that drive real business value.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of building from the ground up—bringing structure, experimentation, and vision to a space full of potential.
What You’ll Do
- Support and Contribute to the ML Roadmap : Identify and prioritize AI/ML opportunities across key areas such as credit risk, fraud detection, customer acquisition, and churn prevention
- Prototype & Scale : Propose, design, build, and deploy ML models that brings value to HALA, starting with rapid prototyping and scaling up based on impact
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work hand-in-hand with teams across the company to deeply understand their challenges and co-create solutions that leverage data
What You Bring
- StrongPython and SQL skills, and experience with ML libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or similar
- A strategic mindset: you’re comfortable identifying business opportunities, prioritizing impact, and navigating ambiguity
- Clear communication and storytelling skills. You can turn data into action and rally teams around your ideas
- Experience (or interest) in working on use cases like credit scoring, fraud detection, or customer lifecycle modeling is a big plus
- Willingness to keep an open mind and learn on the job
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a leading FinTech that’s growing quickly—and we believe data will play a critical role in that growth. As an early member of the data science team, you’ll have the autonomy to explore, the support to execute, and the opportunity to shape how machine learning creates value across the organization.
What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust.We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
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#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Data Science Specialist
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Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
Who Are We
HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA aims at empowering SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing them with cutting-edge financial and technological tools.
HALA currently holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt (including HALA Payments, HALA Cashier and HALA Logistics) and offers solutions that enable merchants to digitize their payments as well as manage their sales and operations.
Founded in 2017, HALA is currently duly licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank as well as the Financials Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
About The Role
We’re hiring a Data Scientist with 1-2 years of experience to help shape the future of AI and ML at HALA. You’ll be working closely with leadership to define the roadmap, uncover high-impact use cases, and develop models that drive real business value.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the challenge of building from the ground up—bringing structure, experimentation, and vision to a space full of potential.
What You’ll Do
- Support and Contribute to the ML Roadmap: Identify and prioritize AI/ML opportunities across key areas such as credit risk, fraud detection, customer acquisition, and churn prevention
- Prototype & Scale: Propose, design, build, and deploy ML models that brings value to HALA, starting with rapid prototyping and scaling up based on impact
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with teams across the company to deeply understand their challenges and co-create solutions that leverage data
- Strong Python and SQL skills, and experience with ML libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or similar
- A strategic mindset: you’re comfortable identifying business opportunities, prioritizing impact, and navigating ambiguity
- Clear communication and storytelling skills. You can turn data into action and rally teams around your ideas
- Experience (or interest) in working on use cases like credit scoring, fraud detection, or customer lifecycle modeling is a big plus
- Willingness to keep an open mind and learn on the job
You’ll be joining a leading FinTech that’s growing quickly—and we believe data will play a critical role in that growth. As an early member of the data science team, you’ll have the autonomy to explore, the support to execute, and the opportunity to shape how machine learning creates value across the organization.
What We Offer You
We believe you will love working at HALA!
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in-office, and hybrid work setups.
- We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
- We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper-growth environment.
- Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
- We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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#J-18808-LjbffrData Science Manager - Riyadh
Posted 10 days ago
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Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It aims to realize Vision 2030 and has a proven track record of supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is a trusted AI technology partner for major government organizations, large corporations, and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally, ensuring the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in AI to create a lasting impact.
About the roleWe are seeking a Data Science Manager to lead our team. You will oversee data scientists and engineers, manage model development, and contribute to software and data platform development. Your role involves driving impactful outcomes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring team success in delivering high-quality solutions.
What you'll do- Lead a team working with large-scale datasets, designing and developing foundation models and their specialization, fine-tuning, and alignment.
- Manage the entire model development lifecycle, including design, experimentation, evaluation, prototyping, and production, ensuring high-quality results.
- Contribute to software and data delivery platform development, promoting a reusable, service-oriented approach across teams to create value for business use cases.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments to support model and product development, as well as operational activities.
- Participate in team growth by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture with effective communication, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience, with 4+ years in science and engineering management.
- Proven experience in building and deploying Natural Language Understanding applications in production environments.
- Proficiency in Arabic language; knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic grammar and morphology is a plus.
- Strong Python programming skills, with advanced techniques and concepts.
- Extensive experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks.
- Experience handling large-scale, noisy text corpora (processing, cleaning, deduplication).
- Experience with large-scale distributed AI training and inference, including multi-node GPU computing, is a plus.
- Familiarity with multimodal foundation models is a plus.
- Background in computational or formal linguistics is a plus.
- Must embody humility, excellence, relevance, and a high sense of ownership.
- Join at a pivotal time for the Middle East in a high-growth environment, with significant responsibilities and trust.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an empowering culture.
- Work alongside some of the greatest minds in AI in a fun, dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
Senior Specialist - AI & Data Science
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Job Posting location will be Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (on-site)
Position Objectives:
- Lead the development of scalable data pipelines and end-to-end AI/ML solutions, incorporating both traditional machine learning and Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI) to address real-world business challenges.
- Drive experimentation, explainability (SHAP, LIME), model deployment, and insight delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce measurable, stakeholder-aligned outcomes.
Job Descriptions & Responsibilities:
- Perform data exploration, profiling, cleaning, feature engineering, and statistical analysis to prepare high-quality datasets for modeling.
- Develop, fine-tune, and validate ML/DL models using Python (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrate Generative AI components like LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG pipelines.
- Apply model explainability techniques (e.g., SHAP, LIME) to enhance transparency and trust in AI outputs.
- Contribute to the design of agentic AI workflows (e.g., reasoning loops, task orchestration via LangChain or AutoGen).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (AI, MLOps, Data, Applications) to align solutions with business needs and ensure smooth deployment.
- Support insight delivery through BI tools (e.g., Power BI), data storytelling, and stakeholder-focused presentations.
- Ensure timely delivery of prototypes, deployments, and iterations, while adapting to evolving tools and frameworks.
- Achieve quarterly benchmarks for validated models, reusable data pipelines, and impactful AI solutions using GenAI/Agentic AI.
- Drive stakeholder satisfaction by delivering actionable insights, accurate reports, and architecture walkthroughs.
- Exhibit strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills while maintaining business empathy and customer focus.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in Data Science or AI/ML roles with proven model deployment.
- Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, statistical analysis, and Generative AI.
- Proficient in Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Transformers) and SQL.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and GenAI libraries (Hugging Face, LangChain).
- Skilled in LLM fine-tuning, embedding models, RAG pipelines, and agentic AI workflows.
- Familiar with data storage optimization, low-latency model serving, and OpenShift AI platform concepts.
- Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI), data modeling, and storytelling for business insights.
- Relevant certifications/workshops in AI, ML/DL, or Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) preferred.
- Language: English – mandatory; Arabic – an added advantage.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Design and Engineering
- Industries Information Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Telecommunications
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Adjunct Faculty Position - Data Science
Posted 18 days ago
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The KSPP is a newly established graduate school that offers master’s and executive education programs. The first cohort of master’s students commenced their graduate studies in the fall of 2024. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well-placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience.
The KSPP’s vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these areas, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for an Adjunct/Visiting faculty position in Data Science. We welcome candidates from any subfield of Data Science, including those with research interests that intersect with political science, decision science, and/or economics. The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate’s research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public sector management and leadership, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School.
Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent degree in data science or similar discipline and strong teaching, research, and service record.
Data Science Consultant - Middle East
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Sia Partners** is a next-generation consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients.
We are a global firm that has grown steadily over the past 20 years
- 2,400 Consultants
- 38 Offices across 18 countries
We invest heavily in tech and design to stay on cutting-edge and meet our clients’ evolving challenges
- 6 AI Centers
- 2 Design Centers
- 600 Clients / 92% returning
We cultivate expertise stemming from our R&D activities and proximity with our client’s industries
- 4 % of our revenue invested in R&D
- 100K Followers on LinkedIn
As the pioneer of Consulting 4.0, we leverage AI, emerging tech, and open innovation.
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Tech Lab**
We stay one step ahead of the emerging tech value offer
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Disruptive technologies
**RPA | IoT | 5G | Blockchain | DevOps | Quantum Computing
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Advanced AI Technology**
Voice Recognition/Virtual Assistants | Voice recognition | Satellite image recognition | Multilingual sentiment analysis | Time -Series | Machine Learning on edge
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Tech Greenfields**
Complex ecosystem transcending conventional business
BIM | Autonomous Vehicles | Connected Home | Predictive healthcare | Digital currencies
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AI Centers**
We boost the transformative impact of AI through our solutions
- Heka, our AI ecosystem:
- PAAS
- AI solutions
- AI accelerator (Algorithms/models/APIs POC & data sets)
- Production and industrialization of AI projects
**Open Innovation**
We develop innovative ecosystems, both independently and with our clients
- STUDIO, our startup investment arm
- APIFICATOR, international challenge for tech B2B startups
- Alliances and partnerships bringing added value to our clients
- Helping our clients develop their own innovative ecosystems
**Job Description**:
To support, Sia Partners’ development in the Middle East, Sia Partners is recruiting data scientist consultants.
Their vocation will be to take charge, in synergy with our different practices, of the work and missions requiring the implementation of complex models to support our clients address their business challenges related to:
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Machine learning and statistics**: Development of explanatory and predictive decision-support models (directed and non-directed learning algorithms, econometrics, forecasting, quantitative diagnosis, etc.).
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Operations research**: assistance in the design and implementation of optimization solutions under constraints and simulation models.
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Big Data**: algorithmic knowledge for processing large volumes of unstructured data.
**As part of the firm's internal activities, your participation revolves around the following areas**:
- The development or strengthening of our offers through training, working groups, dissemination of internal and external support.
- The publication policy (sector blogs, studies, press release, etc.).
- Commercial development by defining needs and participating in commercial actions
Qualifications**
- You have a training in Engineering School or a high-level training in the field of Data Science, statistical engineering, and econometrics, and you ideally justify a first experience in Big Data or Data Science (internship or 1st job).
High capabilities in framing machine learning problems.
- Strong business acumen, as well as the ability to communicate findings, and mine vast amounts of data for useful insights.
- Proficiency in at least 2 of the following: Python, R, SQL.
- Solid foundation in scripting languages like (Python, Perl, JS, bash) or compiled (C +, Java) and/or have experience in environments UNIX / LINUX.
- You want to get involved and quickly take responsibility for high added value missions within a dynamic structure.
- You have the ability to work in a team, an open mind, a sense of analysis and you want to join a motivating professional environment where you share our values of excellence, entrepreneurship, innovation, the culture of sharing, benevolence, personal / professional life balance.
**and possess Expertise in some or all of the following**:
- Data cleaning, manipulation and pre-processing, exploratory analysis, feature engineering and machine learning libraries like pandas, numpy, scipy, regex, matplotlib, seaborn, statsmodels, scikit-learn, xgboost, and nltk, genism or spacy.Supervised Learning: Regression (simple, multivariate) and Classification (binary, multi-class, multi-label).
- Unsupervised Learning: Clustering (customer segmentation, cluster and community detection) and Dimensionality Reduction (PCA, LDA, TruncatedSVD, NNMF, etc.).
- Recommender Systems: Collaborative Filtering, Content Based and Matrix Factorization Methods.
- Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc.
- Natural Language Processing: Text Preprocessing (Arabic & English), Word2Vec, TF-IDF, Text Classification (binary, multi-class, muli-
Adjunct/Visiting Faculty Position - Data Science
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Adjunct/Visiting Faculty Position - Data ScienceThe KSPP is a newly established graduate school that offers master’s and executive education programs. The first cohort of master’s students commenced their graduate studies in the fall of 2024. Situated in the thriving capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the state-of-the-art KAPSARC campus, the KSPP is well-placed to offer students an exceptional educational experience.
The KSPP’s vision is to be a world-class education and research institution that prepares the next generation of public policy leaders and professionals within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally. To achieve this vision, the school is committed to providing high-quality educational programs and creating a bridge between academia, industry, and government. As the first public policy school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the KSPP is uniquely positioned to offer public policy degrees focusing on management and leadership, energy and climate policy, and data analytics. By providing concentrations in these areas, the school aims to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to address pressing policy challenges and make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
The KAPSARC School of Public Policy (KSPP) invites applications for an Adjunct/Visiting faculty position in Data Science. We welcome candidates from any subfield of Data Science, including those with research interests that intersect with political science, decision science, and/or economics. The KSPP offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including children’s educational support, housing support, and premier health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be expected to carry out impactful research, teach courses related to the candidate’s research field, contribute to core courses and/or electives in public sector management and leadership, supervise capstone projects, and contribute to the overall academic environment of the School.
Qualifications:
- PhD or equivalent degree in Data Science or a similar discipline, with a strong record in teaching, research, and service.