Biodiversity Data Analyst

Responsible Us; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature in Cambridge, United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level professional to support the Global Species Programme by managing biodiversity databases, performing GIS-based spatial analyses, and contributing to species status reports. The role focuses on building data literacy and supporting Red List assessments in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in ecology or environmental science, hands-on experience with GIS tools,

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring foundational knowledge in biodiversity data management.
• Experience with GIS and spatial analysis is preferred.
• Background in ecology or environmental science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage biodiversity databases and ensure data quality.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support assessments.
• Produce species status reports and assist with Red List assessments.
• Support team in data-driven conservation decisions.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

Ecology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ecology/Geography/Data Science

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract Full-time

Experience Entry-level

Closing Date September 30, 2026

Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Support the Global Species Programme by managing biodiversity databases, conducting spatial analysis, producing species status reports, and supporting Red List assessments. Requires skills in GIS, data science, and ecology. Opportunity to contribute to global conservation priorities.

IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature

Cambridge, United Kingdom