Ecologist with Geospatial Analyst Skills

Ecologist with Geospatial Analyst experience

About us

Gentian is a nature-tech company based in London
that harnesses the latest satellite and AI technology for the benefit of nature. We provide
remote ecological surveys to help clients understand the value and health of their natural
resources. The data we provide enables organisations to prioritise biodiversity by identifying
knowledge gaps, creating baselines and generating actionable data to comply with regulations.
Our mission is to empower organisations to have a positive impact on biodiversity by creating
happy, healthy, greener cities and countryside. 

We are a fast-growing team. As such, we are looking for exceptional candidates who
spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. You’ll get to work in a highly motivated, dynamic
team with sustainability at the heart of what we do. This role offers an excellent opportunity
for an individual who thrives in a collaborative scale-up environment. We are constantly
building new features and products, and addressing new business areas. However, we are still
small enough that you can have a real impact on shaping the company’s future!

Role description ‍‍ ‍ ‍

We are looking to further grow our team by recruiting an ecologist with geospatial
analyst experience to assist with curating our ecological mapping data and support the
company’s product strategy. The data will be used to train bespoke AI models and produce
outputs so organisations and businesses can measure, monitor and manage their biodiversity
assets for a nature-positive future. In this role, you will be hands-on with geospatial data
and provide input to our product features based on your ecological knowledge.

We are looking for someone competent in GIS mapping with some experience in field
ecology. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the full process of conducting
ecological surveys and digitising the results. They must be a good team player, but also
capable of working independently on a variety of tasks. This is the nature of startup
life!

Requirements

What you will do:

• Manipulate vector data using GIS software to prepare files for model training or
  product delivery
• Run custom-built software scripts and online apps to derive insights from
  imagery
• Write reports identifying opportunities and recommendations for customers based on
  our mapping data
• Contribute to proposal writing for new grant and project opportunities
• Test and provide feedback on product features
• Conduct research on data layers and market drivers to aid our product
  development
• Perform research on ecological metrics and regulations globally
• Support the Product roadmap and design

Essential:

• Experience with GIS mapping software
• Experience conducting ecological surveys in the field
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise a dynamic workload
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English

Good to have:

• Experience conducting habitat surveys using UKHab and/or the Phase 1
  system
• Bachelor degree or master’s degree in ecology, geography, biology, or
  similar
• Previous experience working with satellite imagery
• Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, R, or other high level languages

Benefits

• Equity in a rapidly growing startup
• Salaries benchmarked to the top 25% of the industry
• No corners cut in having the best tech to do your job
• Opportunity to progress your career in a fast growing startup
• Working from home arrangements
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• NEST Pension Scheme

Location

London area with large flexibility for remote working.

Equal employment opportunity

Gentian is an equal-opportunity employer: we value diversity. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.