Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist

About the role

Precision Development (PxD) is a global non-profit leveraging data science and behavioral economics to improve outcomes for farmers in low- and middle-income countries. This role executes AI/ML projects, builds data pipelines, and analyzes complex datasets to support program delivery and impact measurement. The position is based in Mumbai, India, with flexible working arrangements offered.

What you’ll do

• Execute AI and machine learning projects from problem framing through deployment
• Build data pipelines, models, and analytical frameworks supporting PxD programs
• Identify opportunities to apply AI/ML tools to improve program delivery and impact measurement
• Apply statistical methods and algorithms to analyze large datasets
• Partner with program leads and country teams across the portfolio
• Support quality assurance on data science outputs and responsible AI use
• Maintain documentation and contribute to shared technical resources
• Participate in peer collaboration, code review, and knowledge sharing

What you’ll bring

• Degree in quantitative field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Python/R and ML frameworks like scikit-learn or PyTorch
• Experience leading data science/AI projects from framing to deployment
• Experience with geospatial or remote sensing data
• Experience working with complex, real-world datasets

Nice to have

• Experience with government departments or public-sector data systems
• Ability to work effectively with non-technical institutional stakeholders
• Familiarity with causal inference, experimental design, or program evaluation
• Interest in low-resource or developing-country contexts

Skills

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements