Geospatial Analyst in sustainable environment (m/f/d)*

We're seeking a passionate Geospatial Analyst to join our Digital Solutions team, supporting projects in forestry, agriculture, ecosystem services, and climate change. The ideal candidate is skilled in spatiotemporal data analysis, programming, and geospatial data science, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Experience in project scoping, innovation, and adaptability is essential. Join us in using geospatial science to drive sustainable solutions!

Responsibilities

• Geoinformatics: Manages and contributes to shared tool kit repository and develops tailored geospatial data analysis algorithms adapted to projects or clients’ needs.
• Remote Sensing: Applies and/or develops solutions for remote sensing based environmental monitoring and analysis, including land cover (change), forest vitality, biomass and carbon stocks, ecosystem service assessments, etc.
• Data Science: Supports the implementation of projects and/or surveys by applying statistical modeling, data collection, analysis, and/or visualization tools.
• Database Management: Leverages geospatial databases for efficient data storage, analysis, and retrieval.

Requirements

Essential:

• MSc in Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related field
• Proven experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS application development, or programming
• Proficient in Python and R
• Skilled with Docker, Git/GitLab, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
• Strong grasp of spatial data models and remote sensing platforms
• Experience visualizing data via maps, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments
• Quick learner, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of APIs and web mapping services
• Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, DBeaver, VSCode
• Familiar with Markdown and Mermaid for documentation

What we offer

• Permanent employment contract
• A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise
• Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
• A casual environment for work with high impact
• Convenient work location in the city centre of Freiburg, Germany, with some flexibility to work remotely
• Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), organic fruits, coffee, and tea for free at the office
• Financial support for public transport costs

(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion/diversity in Germany and means “male/female/diverse”, in German: (m/w/d)

About us

We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture, and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Kyrgyzstan.