Job offer

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Design and implement data pipelines (collection, cleaning, transformation, validation).
• Integrate heterogeneous datasets (climate, environmental, socio-economic, governance data).
• Ensure data quality, documentation and reproducibility.

AI & Machine Learning

• Develop and deploy machine learning and AI models (including NLP when relevant).
• Contribute to explainable and responsible AI approaches.
• Support the development of AI-assisted decision-support tools (e.g. recommendation systems, conversational interfaces).

Dashboard & Digital Tools Development

• Contribute to the development of interactive dashboards and visual analytics tools.
• Work on backend and frontend components in collaboration with designers and developers.
• Support testing, iteration and deployment of digital tools.

Research & Project Support

• Assume a leading role in interdisciplinary and international research projects, acting as a Work Package leader for UNDERPIN's AI tasks.
• Collaborate closely with academic researchers to translate research frameworks into operational tools.
• Lead the integration of technical documentation, reports, and deliverables (following Horizon Europe procedures).

Master Degree or equivalent, * Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field.

• 3-5 years of past, work experience (minimum).
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with data science libraries (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, etc.).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Plotly, Dash, Streamlit, D3.js).
• Familiarity with machine learning and/or NLP methods.
• Excellent communication skills in English at the C2 level (writing, speaking, and reading).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in European (Horizon Europe) or international research and innovation projects is an asset.
• Experience in applied research and/or research engineering projects.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and APIs.
• Experience with sustainability, climate, environmental or policy-related data., The application package can include a sample from previous documents written in English (articles, technical reports), indicating which sections or paragraphs were written by the candidate. A recommendation letter or two names of professional referrals (with contact information) should be included in the application.

What We Offer

• Work on high-impact sustainability and AI projects.
• An interdisciplinary and international research environment.
• Close collaboration with leading researchers and engineers.
• Professional development within a world-class academic institution.
• Competitive salary according to HEC Paris scales., Employee savings plan (PEE and PERECO) with HEC matching contribution

• 8 weeks vacation per year
• Up to 2 days' teleworking per week
• Sustainable mobility package for employees using bicycles
• An exceptional working environment in a wooded park
• Free access to the on-campus gym, learning center and campus events
• A company restaurant
• Free parking
• Corporate events throughout the year (conferences, team days, etc.)
• CSE: vacation vouchers, gift vouchers, sports/cultural subsidies, etc. Eligibility criteria

For over 140 years, the staff at HEC Paris have shared a spirit of excellence, curiosity, and boldness, which allows us to be leaders in the research and study of management science. Convinced that the diversity of backgrounds is a profound asset, we value each individual experience and encourage the full expression of talents within our school. In particular, we place great importance on the professional fulfillment and development of our staff. That's why, from the moment you join us, we offer a personalized support plan, to facilitate integration and immersion into our multicultural environment. Do you wish to actively participate in HEC Paris's mission and contribute to expanding its influence? Then, share your professional journey by applying! We are searching for an experienced research engineer (data scientist) under a fixed-term contract (CDD 18 months), based at our Jouy-en-Josas campus near Paris About the position HEC Paris is recruiting a Data Scientist to support the design, development and deployment of data-driven and AI-based tools related to climate adaptation, resilience, and public policy. The successful candidate will work at the interface between research and engineering, contributing to advanced data analytics, AI models, dashboards and decision-support tools developed within European research projects and institutional initiatives of the Sustainability and Organizations Institute S&O. He/she will extensively collaborate within the HEC Paris TechLab and HI! Paris Institute of AI - where the core of the technical work will be developed. This position is part of the Horizon Europe project UNDERPIN - oUtcome iNDicators to mEasuRe Progress on climate resIlieNce (Grant Agreement 101215153); a project coordinated by Dr. Fernando J. Díaz López, Executive Director of the Climate and Earth Centre of S&O and lead author for the IPCC AR7 report. Day to day interactions with the different project partners will also be established to ensure achieving collective results required by the European grant (IIASA, CMCC, TECNALIA, Climate KIC, adelphi). This position is ideal for a profile seeking to apply data science and AI to real-world climate, sustainability, and policy challenges, within an academic and interdisciplinary environment., HEC Paris promotes diversity in all its forms. As an inclusive employer, we welcome and consider applications solely on the merit of professional proficiency. Additional comments About HEC Paris HEC Paris is a leading European school of Management, Social Sciences, and Technology with a commitment to research excellence and societal impact. With a 140-year tradition, HEC Paris offers a full range of programs: Master's degrees, MBA, EMBA, Ph.D., Executive Education Programs, and the TRIUM Global Executive MBA (New York, Paris & London). Our degree programs enroll approximately 3,000 students, and over 8,500 executives attend our degree, open enrollment, and custom executive education courses every year. HEC Paris is located in the greater Paris area and has rich and deep connections to this community., The S&O Institute is an interdisciplinary Institute at HEC Paris that carries out research, teach and implement ideas to organize and lead our responses to the daunting challenges of our time. Its purpose is to reinvent business through promoting sustainability and unleashing human potential. The Institute comprises three centers: Purpose, Inclusive Economy, and Climate & Earth. The Climate & Earth Center brings together academic research, applied projects and policy engagement to support the transition towards climate-resilient and sustainable economies. The Center focuses on key challenges related to climate adaptation, resilience and mitigation, sustainable business models, public policy design, and socio-economic transformations. It works closely with companies, public authorities, research institutes, international organizations, and civil society actors to translate academic research into actionable tools, data-driven insights, and decision-support frameworks. Through large-scale European research projects (funded by Horizon Europe), experimental platforms and interdisciplinary collaborations, the S&O Climate & Earth Center plays an active role in shaping evidence-based policies and practices addressing climate change at local, national and European levels. For more details, please refer to: https://www.hec.edu/en/faculty-research/centers/society-organizations-institute Website for additional job details https://www.hec.edu/en/faculty-research/centers/sustainability-organizations-in…