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Data Senior Assistant Scientist - 33880 - Environment Agency
Software Engineer
Senior Assistant Scientist leading advanced data analytics for environmental monitoring, leveraging Python, R, SQL, GIS and machine learning to transform complex datasets into actionable insights.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain robust data pipelines for large environmental datasets using Python and SQL.
- Apply statistical and machine learning techniques in R to model ecological trends and predict environmental outcomes.
- Integrate GIS tools to spatially analyze and visualize data, supporting decision‑making across multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate scientific questions into reproducible analytical workflows.
- Document methodologies, produce technical reports, and present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in Python and R, with experience in data manipulation libraries (pandas, dplyr).
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and management.
- Hands‑on experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial analysis.
- Background in machine learning or statistical modeling applied to environmental data.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Skills
pythonsqldata analysismachine learning