Senior Earth Observation Specialist

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Apply before 23:55 on Sunday 23 February 2025.

Post background

JNCC has a pivotal role working with the four countries of the UK to understand different approaches, share experiences across the countries and ensure best use is made of JNCC’s evidence sources as we strive to meet the Nature Positive 2030 vision. A key part of our evidence provision comes from developing techniques for applying satellite Earth observations, in combination with other data sources, to quantifying habitats and detecting change in their management, condition and the pressures affecting them. We are looking for a senior Earth observation specialist to help convene approaches and innovation across the sector, and to support the development of efficient data products that will help countries achieve their environmental goals.

The post will be part of the Ecosystems Analysis Team which brings together three elements:
• An Earth observation data processing and analytical capability which is moving from an initial focus on spatial mapping of habitats to detecting change within spatial frameworks of habitats
• A set of long-term partnerships with bodies undertaking species surveillance through networks of volunteers
• An analysis and modelling capability producing rapidly deployable models. These include a range of models focused on predicting outcomes from changing land uses and environmental pressures

Your role would work alongside all three elements to devise and lead the delivery of novel evidence products that provide strategic or actionable evidence for the management of biodiversity at UK and country levels. You will have the ability to interact effectively with technical experts as well as policy customers.