Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist/ Data Scientist/ Senior Researcher/ Spatial Analysis/ Python/ £38,000 - £44,000

My client is a Lancaster-based company who are looking for a new Lead Data Scientist, as they are about to begin work on a world-leading project.

If you are someone who has a scientific degree or equivalent experience and are passionate about tackling the pressing challenges of climate change, then this role could be for you.

This position is ideal for someone who has previous experience working as part of a previous research group.

Key Skills needed:

• Python
• Previous analysis of Satellite Data experience
• Postgraduate/MSC or PHD
• Previous Scientific research group experience

General duties:

• Develop and implement Python-based tools for advanced satellite data analysis and visualisation.
• To contribute to scientific research that is focused on the impacts of climate change in Polar regions.
• To work closely with members of the CPOM Polar Research group across the UK to support code development and to integrate prototype algorithms into the broader CPOM processing ecosystem.
• To undertake analysis, testing and validation of new satellite datasets and products, including those from future satellite missions as they become operational.
• To participate and present at relevant national and international project meetings, including those with the European Space Agency.

Lead Data Scientist/ Data Scientist/ Senior Researcher/ Python/ Spatial Analysis/ £38,000 - £44,000

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