Salary - £37,405 to £39,694
Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent, Full-time
Wallingford (Oxfordshire) based
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
Are you a versatile and enthusiastic data scientist with a passion for biodiversity and the environment? Do you thrive at the intersection of applied ecological research and data science? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of biodiversity monitoring and data-driven conservation as a Data Scientist.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact environmental science by supporting a range of research programmes using data science methods to support conservation. You will play a key role in building and maintaining analytical pipelines that underpin long-term biodiversity monitoring, working with leading scientists across UKCEH. Your work will ensure that complex ecological data — from digital sensors to ad hoc citizen science observations — are transformed into actionable insight for conservation practitioners, land managers, researchers and policy makers.
You'll contribute to diverse projects, from routine monitoring to innovative research, including national biodiversity schemes and new technologies like in-situ cameras and acoustic sensors. Using advanced data science methods—such as mac...