Research Associate in Environmental Remote Sensing and Analytics

Description

Our mission

Climate change is causing deep uncertainty at all levels of society, with climate volatility reducing the security of all land-based assets and posing a multi-level security threat for the functioning of enterprises, societies, and governments.

Mitiga is a spinoff of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which hosts MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe.

Mitiga's mission is firmly rooted in employing cutting-edge science and technology to mitigate the multifaceted risks posed by climate-driven perils. Our approach spans a spectrum of temporal scales, from real-time and annual forecasts to projections spanning the next century. This comprehensive perspective on risk, coupled with our capacity to transfer risks to capital markets via catastrophe bonds, positions us to significantly contribute to enhanced climate mitigation, resilience, and equity.

And we need you.

Overview 

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate in Environmental Remote Sensing and Analytics to contribute to impactful projects addressing critical environmental challenges. This role focuses on conducting applied research in remote sensing,  using AI/ML techniques, collaborating with academic and research institutions, and advancing innovative methodologies for ecosystem conservation and resource management. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Conduct research and develop methodologies for processing geospatial data, with a focus on environmental applications such as mangrove mapping, biomass estimation, and habitat monitoring. 

• Collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, and governmental agencies to align research objectives with broader sustainability goals. 

• Analyze remote sensing data, including SAR and optical imagery, using machine learning and cloud-based platforms such as Azure or Google Earth Engine.

• Support the preparation of high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. 

• Participate in multi-institutional research initiatives, contributing technical expertise and fostering partnerships in geospatial analytics. 

• Provide technical support in the integration of research findings into applied environmental solutions for conservation and resource management. 

Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, /Environmental Science / Geospatial Analytics, or a related field is encouraged.

• Ongoing or planned enrolment in a Ph.D. program.

• Hands-on experience in remote sensing techniques, particularly SAR, and geospatial data processing for environmental applications. 

• Proficiency in machine learning, geospatial software, and cloud-based platforms for large-scale data analysis. 

• Proven ability to contribute to academic research, including authoring or co-authoring publications and delivering scientific presentations. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. 

Experience 

• Research experience in marine or terrestrial ecosystems, with a focus on environmental sustainability challenges. 

• Participation in collaborative projects with universities, research institutes, or government agencies. 

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R for geospatial data analysis. 

This contract can be objected to be financed through the aid for Industrial Doctorates as published by the "Agencia Estatal de Investigación" within the "Programa Estatal de Recursos Humanos" framework of the "Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica, Técnica y de Innovación", for the period 2024-2027 through the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.

Diversity

A recent study shows that one in every 10 tech workers in Spain are women. Only 8% of all contracts in 2019 with people with disabilities were in technology and science. Meanwhile, 30% of LGTBIQ people in Spain do not come out in the workplace for fear of discrimination.

This is neither the world we want to live in nor the workplace we’re building.  

Mitiga is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In fact, we strongly encourage applicants from minority groups to apply.

Our offer

Our vision is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Some of our benefits, like unlimited personal time or flexible working arrangements, help work adjust to your life – and not the other way around. You can work from home or come twice a week to our office near the beach in one of the coolest spaces in town (Norrsken House). Dogs and other furry friends are welcome!

Our compressed work schedule allows you to work half a day on Fridays during the year (so you can start the weekend early). During the summer, it also allows you to work 4 days a week, so you spend time with your loved ones (or work on your tan). Shadow our leadership and participate in our structured feedback and mentorship programs. If you grow, we grow.

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