Remote Sensing Data Scientist

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person to work in our team of Geomatics Analysts within our National Monitoring Survey team. You will help deliver Remote Sensing Products using data from a variety of different sources, such as intertidal habitat maps using aerial photography and other open spatial datasets.Your knowledge of remote sensing data could include Satellite (SAR/Optical), Airborne (LIDAR/optical/hyperspectral), Marine (bathymetry) or Drone data. There may be some requirement to collect and use ground data alongside these data sets.You will work closely with colleagues in a small team, using your remote sensing knowledge & GIS skills to deliver key projects for the Environment Agency.The job role will cover varying tasks including for example: • Intertidal and coastal habitat mapping from optical imagery. Specifically, Saltmarsh and Opportunistic Macro Algae monitoring. • Asset management data evaluation using remotely sensed LIDAR data.• Data processing with good data management practices.• Satellite imagery analysis, environmental monitoring projects and potentially incident response.The role will suit someone with a keen interest in coastal habitat mapping. You will have a relevant degree level qualification in Geography, GIS, Environment or another relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent experience with an understanding of operational applications. You will be able to demonstrate good and broad ranging GIS skills ideally using ESRI products such as ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online /ArcMap, although some development training can be provided. Be able to demonstrate experience of working with large complex datasets for analysing, interpreting and reporting purposes.You will have an understanding of a range of Remote Sensing data sets and skills, your experience may include the use of satellite, aerial or marine products and image classification techniques. For example, optical imagery for habitat mapping, point clouds for the assessment of height and volume, marine applications such as bathymetry. You will have good organisational skills, highly motivated with a professional attitude. The ability to communicate effectively and work independently at times to meet challenging deadlines.