Ecological Spatial Data Scientist

48m48 minutes ago

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Wallingford, GB · Temporary · £38,939 – £41,321

About this role

Are you passionate about environmental science, skilled in spatial data analysis, and excited by turning research into practical solutions for nature recovery? Join UKCEH Wallingford as a creative Ecological Spatial Data Scientist. Develop innovative digital tools like the Farm Health Check for farmers' natural capital insights.

Apply advanced spatial analyses to diverse datasets, creating intuitive metrics and visualisations. Support land managers and policymakers for sustainable landscapes. Work at the forefront of environmental science with complex geospatial data.

Engage directly with stakeholders to co-design tools meeting real-world needs. Collaborate in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team with external partners. Base at Wallingford with hybrid working (50/50).

Contribute to academic publications and national data products. Develop career through training and collaboration with leading scientists. Join a leading not-for-profit research institute committed to environmental prosperity.

Requirements

Strong expertise in geospatial data analysis using R
Familiarity with a wide range of spatial datasets, formats, and resolutions
Skills in writing clean, maintainable, and reusable code
Familiarity with collaborative tools (experience with GitHub preferred)
Experience with interactive visualisations (e.g., Leaflet) and dynamic reporting tools like R Markdown or Quarto
Detail-oriented, methodical approach, ensuring high-quality outputs
Experience working with spatial data in GIS and coding environments
Proven ability to create user-friendly, stakeholder-focused visualisations and data products

Responsibilities

Develop advanced spatial analysis workflows in R to produce innovative, actionable metrics
Build reproducible, efficient code to analyse complex geospatial datasets
Create clear, engaging data visualisations that support decision-making
Contribute to the design and development of tools like the Farm Health Check
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
Communicate research and tools to diverse audiences, including farmers, policymakers, and fellow researchers

Benefits

27 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus 3 days for Christmas closure
10% employer pension contribution
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package with financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks