Gro Intelligence is tackling two of the biggest problems facing the world today: food security and climate change. We understand and quantify the complex interplay between food, weather, trade, agriculture, and macroeconomic conditions in a world upended by climate change, a growing population, and more. The team at Gro has built a platform that allows businesses, non-profits, and governments to better plan for and adapt to these changes. With offices in Nairobi, New York, and Singapore Gro has the financial backing of prominent investors such as TPG Growth, Intel Capital, Data Collective, and GGV. Gro is a diverse, intellectually curious team of technologists, scientists, and business professionals united by a shared commitment to build AI that addresses agriculture, food, and our climate on the most fundamental level.

Gro Intelligence is tackling two of the biggest problems facing the world today: food security and climate change. We understand and quantify the complex interplay between food, weather, trade, agriculture, and macroeconomic conditions in a world upended by climate change, a growing population, and more. The team at Gro has built a platform that allows businesses, non-profits, and governments to better plan for and adapt to these changes. With offices in both Nairobi and New York, Gro has the financial backing of prominent investors such as TPG Growth, Intel Capital, Data Collective, and GGV. Gro is a diverse, intellectually curious team of technologists, scientists, and business professionals united by a shared commitment to build AI that addresses agriculture, food, and our climate on the most fundamental level.

We are in search of a proficient Research Analyst intern to enhance our data capabilities Gro. This role involves managing and analyzing extensive datasets critical to our operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in data analysis, ensuring the quality and integrity of our information. Join us in leveraging your analytical skills to provide valuable insights that drive informed decision-making for both our team and our clients.

What You'll Do:

• Keep abreast of new sources and related news
• Work on special projects and initiatives
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data about market fundamentals to forecast trends in agricultural commodities
• Work closely with product and engineering teams in the design and implementation of new features as well as solving technical obstacles related to data sources
• Collaborate with the business development team on client specific projects
• Write analytical insights on agriculture/sustainability/climate change - related topics
• Respond to user questions and requests

What We're Looking For:

• 1+ years of relevant data science / data analysis/research experience
• Familiarity with Python programming language and web application development
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation abilities
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to perform and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses
• Comfort with working with large volumes of data
• Ability to work independently against tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across functional roles and strong communication skills

Nice to Have but Not Required:

• Degree in a technical field including but not limited to Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science
• Experience / Interest in agriculture data or agriculture science

Other Info:

• Gro is hybrid: employees work three days in-office and choose the days which work best for them
• Competitive compensation
• This internship will last 3 months

Gro was founded in 2014 and currently has offices in Nairobi, New York, and Singapore. The company was built on diversity and the knowledge that artificial intelligence is only as good as the human intelligence behind it. Gro’s team represents the world it is modeling. At the company, we speak more than 27 languages and we comprise a wide range of experts, from agronomists and crop scientists, to mathematicians, engineers, data scientists, market research analysts, designers, historians, and philosophers. Our culture fosters collaboration between people of extremely different backgrounds that allows us to accomplish things that would otherwise seem impossible.

Gro Intelligence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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