Data Scientist | Ajman University | Office of Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Planning & Effectiveness

Management & Support Services, Other
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
May 7, 2026
Full-time Management & Support
Application ends: June 29, 2026
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Job Overview

Job Description

Ajman University invites applications for a Data Scientist position within the Office of Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness. This role supports higher management decision-making through descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models using machine learning algorithms.

Position Overview:
The Data Scientist conducts statistical analyses to support decision-making and provides recommendations based on data analytics to enhance academic quality, student success, and performance effectiveness of colleges and offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Analysis / Data Engineering:

  • Collect, clean, and preprocess data for analysis

ML Modeling:

  • Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning algorithms

Statistical Analysis:

  • Conduct statistical analyses to support decision-making and solve business problems

Business Intelligence:

  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights
  • Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively
  • Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders
  • Prepare reports and presentations for management
  • Communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Take initiatives to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of various units
  • Support other team members as directed by the Vice-Chancellor

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field required (Master’s preferred)
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a data scientist or similar role
  • Strong programming skills in Python or R
  • Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning libraries (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Colab)
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Matplotlib, Tableau, Power BI)
  • Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
  • Project management experience

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Communication skills
  • Advanced programming skills
  • Advanced professional report writing skills

Working Conditions:

  • Typical interior/office work environment
  • No or minimal physical effort
  • No or minimal exposure to physical risk
  • May entail work after hours, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (on-call responsibilities)

Supervision:

  • Reports to: Vice-Chancellor for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
  • Supervisory responsibilities: None

Important Dates:

  • Posting Date: April 23, 2026
  • Apply Before: June 29, 2026
  • Job Schedule: Full time

Location: United Arab Emirates

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