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Analytical Ecologist

Employer
Resilient Forestry
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Resilient Forestry is looking for an Analytical Ecologist to implement projects that leverage analytical workflows to answer ecological questions. This role is holistic in nature and includes management of personnel and data, geospatial data analysis, statistical modeling, literature review, report writing, and presentation of results. Responsibilities include implementation of geospatial analysis and reporting for client projects, developing, maintaining, and supporting software tools and data for internal company use, and conceptualizing and developing new methods for application of remotely sensed data sources to forest ecology and management projects.

 

What You Will Do

  • Implement statistical and geospatial analysis and reporting for client projects
  • Develop, maintain, and support software tools for internal company use to import, organize, analyze, compare, and understand ecosystem data and metrics
  • Develop and maintain systems to assimilate, store, and disseminate large datasets within the company
  • Conceptualize and develop new methods for application of remotely sensed and other data sources to forest ecology and management projects
  • Make technical and analytical resources available to non-technical team members

Who You Are

  • Interested in forested ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest
  • Have a high level of facility with Python and R scripting languages
  • Experienced in designing and implementing moderately-sized coding projects, including writing clear, definitive software requirements, documentation, and testing
  • Experienced in working with Geographic Information Systems
  • Experienced in processing and analyzing geospatial data
  • Experienced in working with and managing large datasets
  • Have excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail        
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Have a good understanding of parametric and non-parametric statistics
  • Knowledgeable of basic principles of computing and software architecture 
  • Experienced with Git revision control system
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Fully Remote
Salary:
$78,000 - $83,000
Job Benefits:

What You Will Get

  • $78,000 - $83,000/year starting salary
  • Group healthcare plan with dental and vision coverage
  • Optional $100/month HSA stipend with qualifying plan
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
  • 120 hours/year vacation
  • Mileage and per diem reimbursements for travel at federal rates
  • High level of flexibility with scheduling and daily tasks
  • Professional development opportunities to learn and improve skills
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