Ecology Data Science Research Assistant: Climate & Biodiversity

Natural History Museum; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution in Westminster seeks an individual with a Master’s degree to analyze biodiversity data related to climate impacts. Responsibilities include developing statistical methods, managing data workflows, and contributing to research publications. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in statistical analysis and experience in coding with R or Python. Competitive benefits include generous holiday allowances, pension contributions, and various training opportunities.

Benefits

27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Life insurance

Free admission to exhibitions

Staff discount at Museum shops

Training initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Strong statistical and computational analysis background sought.
• Experience with AI methods is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Utilize biodiversity databases to analyze ecological processes.
• Develop methods for habitat-use preferences from datasets.
• Provide expertise in coding workflows and support lab research.
• Publish research and explore new research directions.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Computational analysis

Coding in R or Python

Machine learning

Data management

Use of large language models

Version control

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant quantitative discipline

Job description

A renowned cultural institution in Westminster seeks an individual with a Master’s degree to analyze biodiversity data related to climate impacts. Responsibilities include developing statistical methods, managing data workflows, and contributing to research publications. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in statistical analysis and experience in coding with R or Python. Competitive benefits include generous holiday allowances, pension contributions, and various training opportunities.