Associate Research Fellow

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) Full time

**Job Summary**

**Essential Duties**

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

- Design, develop, and implement innovative AI-powered solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience of food, land, and water systems in the climate crisis.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, data scientists, and domain experts to integrate AI technologies into ongoing agrifood systems research projects, including the collection, harmonization, and preparation of multidisciplinary data for advanced analytics.
- Create partnerships with possible external collaborators and research groups to advance IFPRI’s work.
- Communicate research to a broad spectrum of stakeholders (researchers, academicians, policy makers, local partners).
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure that AI and digital solutions are inclusive, participatory, and responsive to their needs and priorities.
- Publish high-quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at international conferences and workshops.
- Assist in managing projects and in reporting on project activities.
- Assist in supervising or coordinating the work of research support staff, subcontractors, and collaborators.

**Required Qualifications**
- PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in data science, statistics, data management, and computer programming.
- Research and development experience in AI-powered data analytics solutions.
- Proven ability to perform critical analyses of both personal and existing research.
- Strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated experience in effective interactions in a multicultural setting with other researchers.
- Willingness to travel extensively as required by research and collaboration needs.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with demonstrated excellence in producing clear and impactful written and oral presentations.
- Knowledge of and commitment to considerations of fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in the deployment of AI technologies in low and middle-income countries.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Proficiency in a second language of the U.N. system.
- Proficiency in programming in Java and Python.
- Proficiency in managing cloud-based computational resources.

**Physical Demand & Work environment**
- Sit in an upright position for a long period of time with little opportunity to move/stretch.
- Travel extensively (domestic and international)
- Lift between 0-10 pounds.
- Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.

**The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity



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