Senior Spatial Data Scientist for Climate Action

Senior Spatial Data Scientist for Climate Action

Job Description:

Are you a passionate spatial data scientist eager to contribute to societal and environmental betterment, particularly in the field of Climate Action? We seek a highly motivated individual to enhance the availability and quality of geographic information for Climate Action and to develop innovative geoinformatics methods for non-profit applications. Join us in our mission to bridge the gap between climate change knowledge and actionable solutions. As a Senior Spatial Data Scientist, your work will involve creating high-resolution spatial indicators for climate readiness and mapping greenhouse gas emissions.

IT Languages:

• Python
• R
• SQL

Your responsibilities will include generating high-resolution spatial indicators for climate readiness and greenhouse gas emission models. Depending on your expertise, your tasks will involve collaboration with teams on various projects.:

Design and implement tailored high-resolution spatial indicators and greenhouse gas emission models., Utilize advanced machine learning techniques to enhance and complement datasets., Analyze and improve crowdsourced geodata such as OpenStreetMap (OSM) alongside other spatial data sources including remote sensing, governmental data, social media, and citizen science information., Integrate and fuse the aforementioned data sources., Manage and engineer data effectively., Evaluate and validate data quality and uncertainty., Assist in communicating and visualizing results by co-developing an open-source platform that provides web and mobile applications.

Spoken Languages:

• English, German

Skillset:

• Spatial Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Data Engineering
• Environmental Modeling
• Geoinformatics
• Programming in Python
• Data Analysis

Qualifications:

• PhD or an above-average university degree in Geoinformatics
• Geography
• Environmental Studies
• Environmental Physics
• Computer Science
• or a related field.
• Familiarity with volunteered geographic information (VGI)
• particularly OpenStreetMap (OSM).
• Demonstrated expertise in Spatial Data Science and Machine Learning with substantial research experience.
• Strong programming abilities
• particularly in Python
• with experience in collaborative development (e.g.
• using git) and spatial database systems (e.g.
• PostGIS) being advantageous.
• Experience in environmental modeling or domain knowledge in Climate Change
• Climate Action
• and Sustainability.
• Proven hands-on experience in evaluating and implementing new approaches derived from literature.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in German is preferred
• but English is acceptable.

Years of Experience:

5

Location:

Europe

Job Benefits:

• Sport activities/facilities
• Flexible working hours
• Incentives & events
• Meal coupons
• Home office options
• Good transport connections

Working Conditions:

Full Time, Remote possible

Employment Type:

Temporary contract

Company Culture:

• Innovative and collaborative environment focused on social and environmental impact.

Opportunities For Advancement:

• Potential for advancement into leadership roles within the organization as projects expand.

visa Sponsorship:

Available