Lead Ecological Data Scientist

LOCATION

Bern, Switzerland / Remote

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

Permanent

Asap

What You’ll Do

We are working on ways to collect large scale ecosystem data with a focus on biodiversity, and are looking for a lead data scientist with ecosystem modelling experience to help us break this data down into meaningful metrics and images and communicate it clearly.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

Lead the development of ecological analysis of a variety of data streams, including species detections (from multiple data sources and methods) and GIS data from satellite and UAV imagery.
Direct the high resolution modelling of biodiversity and species distribution from project scale data from coastal wetland restoration projects
Assist in visualising and communicating the biodiversity impacts of restoration projects

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Who You Are

Essential

At least a University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Ecology, Data science) or a broader field with evidence of sufficient relevant experience
Relevant work experience, although we also love to see experience developed from hobbies and side projects!
Excellent written and oral command of English; other languages are a plus
Experience in species distribution modelling/ecological niche modelling

Desirable

Experience in modelling coastal ecosystems, ideally with mangroves
Experience in machine learning and classification applied to ecological problems
GIS skills, preferably in coastal or intertidal areas and familiarity with available datasets
Experience working in international teams and are open to travel occasionally
A “getting stuff done” mentality and flexibility to jump in and learn new things when needed
Innate curiosity and initiative to push things further and explore alternative solutions, keeping the big picture in sight
Enthusiastic about commitments to climate change mitigation and biodiversity