Data Scientist
Your day-to-day:
- Programming, obtaining, processing and analyzing various datasets
- Geo-referencing maps and aerial photographs
- Preparing input data for various models and post-processing model output to create maps
- Capture, process and analyze information such as aerial and satellite imagery
- Use technology like Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to define locations of features
- Use and develop specialist Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to turn complex data into maps and 3D virtual plans/models
- Analyze fixed and moving images to determine data about what’s happening on the ground beneath aerial photographs and overhead images
- Assess the dimensional details of ground structures, such as size and height, as accurately as possible
- Design maps and tables based on geospatial analysis
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Geography, mathematics and statistics, or a related field with experience in GIS and GPS.
- Computer programming skills
- Computer modeling and database design
- Geospatial data analysis
- Specialist geographic information systems (GIS) software
- Experience with geospatial analyses, modeling, and interactive system development Experience with machine learning and statistical concepts
- Background and experience analyzing data with Python, R, or Julia.
- Expert with at least one scripting language, Python or R preferred.
- Strong understanding of scientific concepts, approaches, application, and interpretation.
- Demonstrated experience with common machine learning approaches, statistics, geospatial and command line (e.g. R) applications