Geospatial Scientist
Geospatial Scientist
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What We Can Achieve Together:
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. TNC India aims to advance innovative science-based solutions that address the most pressing environmental challengesparticularly in the domains of sustainable development freshwater climate and energy. As conservation and climate priorities intensify in India the integration of spatial science into planning and decision-making becomes crucial.
To strengthen this effort TNC India is seeking a Senior Geospatial Scientist with a combination of technical geospatial expertise and applied experience in conservation science climate adaptation and renewable energy. The selected candidate will lead and support geospatial analyses for various projects collaborating with internal and external partners to inform data-driven decision-making and spatial planning across landscapes and sectors.
Were Looking for You:
Key Responsibilities
Geospatial Leadership:
- Lead and manage spatial analyses for TNC India projects focused on:
- Conservation planning and priority setting
- Renewable energy siting (especially low-impact siting of solar and wind)
- Land use and land cover (LULC) change detection
- Biodiversity hotspots and ecological corridors
- Lead the process of building and maintaining a spatial data and tools library for ongoing and future conservation projects.
- Develop and implement a shared vision for integrating geospatial and related technologies across all stages of TNC-India projectsplanning implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
Build and Expand GeoSpatial Program
- Expand the newly initiated Geo-Lab and work with the team to define problem statements and determine the appropriate use of geospatial technologies including development of new tools approaches methods processes and techniques to improve conservation actions.
- Develop predictive models integrate spatial data with field surveys conduct landscape analyses and identify priority sites using modeling tools and spatial action planning.
- Develop and maintain geospatial databases using satellite imagery open-access datasets and partner-contributed data.
- Design and implement models and decision-support tools (e.g. Marxan InVEST Zonation) to inform conservation and renewable energy siting strategies.
- Generate high-quality maps dashboards and reports to communicate spatial findings to internal teams government stakeholders and external partners.
Partnerships and Team management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of ecologists policy experts climate scientists and project managers to integrate geospatial insights into program strategies.
- Build partnerships with relevant geospatial and data science agencies and universities in India.
- Advance appropriate commercial technology partnerships to support geospatial work.
- Supervise and mentor junior geospatial analysts and interns as required.
- Engage with academic and technical partners including data providers research institutions and government agencies to ensure scientific robustness and policy relevance.
- Contribute to fundraising proposals and publications as needed.
As Senior Geospatial Scientist at TNC India you will lead spatial analyses for conservation planning renewable energy siting land use change detection and biodiversity mapping while developing and maintaining geospatial databases and decision-support tools to guide data-driven strategies. The role includes expanding the Geo-Lab program with new technologies predictive models and spatial action planning as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to integrate geospatial insights into projects mentor junior staff and contribute to scientific publications and fundraising efforts.
What Youll Bring:
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters or PhD in Geography Geoinformatics Environmental Science Landscape Ecology Remote Sensing or a related field.
- Minimum 710 years of professional experience in applying geospatial tools in environmental or renewable energy contexts.
- Advanced expertise in the use of Geographic Information Systems (e.g. Esri ArcGIS Pro and extensions QGIS MapInfo etc.) and Remote Sensing Software (e.g. Leica Geosystems ERDAS Imagine ENVI Feature Analyst Google Earth Engine etc.)
- Experience with spatial modelling multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and suitability mapping in conservation and/or energy infrastructure siting.
- Experience in designing and maintaining enterprise-scale spatial and relational databases to meet organizational needs.
- Proven track record of translating spatial data into actionable policy or project insights.
- Working knowledge of relevant scripting and programming languages (e.g. Python R Microsoft VBA C Java JavaScript etc.).
- Working knowledge in creating and maintaining internet-based spatial data viewers interactive online analysis tools and spatial data distribution tools.
- Strong skills in data visualization cartographic design and spatial storytelling.
- Experience creating standardized cartographic map design and spatial data visualization products for static and dynamic (Internet-based) map applications.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree and 10-12 years of experience or equivalent combination.
- Good knowledge of the data sources and availability with NRSC FSI WII other central/regional/state/local departments
- Advanced experience in analysis with Google Earth Engine and other similar tools will be highly beneficial. Working knowledge of scripting languages (esp. Python SQL and R) for conducting automated complex and high-level geospatial analysis.
Reporting and Supervision: The Geospatial Scientist position will be based at New Delhi. The selected candidate shall report to Lead renewable and work closely with RE team as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People Communities and Cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTubeor on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know well only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we addition to the requirements in our postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members youll join for our mission and youll stay for our people.
What We Bring:
Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits retirement benefits parental leave paid time off life insurance and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please send a note to with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Employment Type
Full-Time
