Geospatial Data Science Manager

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking a data scientist experienced in geospatial software (e.g., QGIS) to lead geospatial analyses, quality‑assure the MSC spatial database, and disseminate research to internal and external audiences. This 12‑month fixed‑term maternity cover offers a postdoctoral‑level role within our Research Team, based in London with hybrid working.

You will build and analyse geospatial datasets relevant to global fisheries issues, and collaborate with scientists

Qualifications

• Experience as a data scientist with geospatial software (e.g., QGIS).
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and a track record of peer‑reviewed papers.
• Ability to lead or contribute to research outputs for internal and external audiences.
• Independent, collaborative, multinational team work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead geospatial analyses and project work related to global fisheries.
• Quality‑assure the MSC spatial database and datasets.
• Disseminate research findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and analyse geospatial datasets relevant to fisheries issues.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Data analysis

Scientific writing

QGIS

Education

Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience

Tools

QGIS

Job description

Are you passionate about research in marine ecology, fisheries management or the socioeconomics of fisheries? Are you equally passionate about the latest developments in geospatial mapping and analysis techniques? If so, we have an exciting 12 month fixed-term (maternity cover) opportunity for you!

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking to improve sustainable fishing practices worldwide through its eco-labelling program. Our Research Team, part of the Science and Standards Department, applies diverse analytic methods to understand MSC's impact on fish stocks, fisheries, and stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to build and analyse geospatial datasets for research directly relevant to global fisheries issues, within a professional yet informal work environment alongside a team of enthusiastic scientists. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity is best suited as a postdoctoral position or for a candidate with equivalent independent research experience.

We're looking for a data scientist experienced in geospatial software (e.g., QGIS), ready to take a leading role in analysing geospatial data, quality-assuring the MSC spatial database, and disseminating research to internal and external audiences.

You’ll bring hands‑on experience with geo‑referenced spatial data and software platforms, strong quantitative analysis skills, and a track record of leading or contributing to writing peer‑reviewed papers.

Familiarity with the MSC certification process, fisheries management, or marine fish stocks would be a bonus. Strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and good communication skills in a multi‑national, multi‑disciplinary team round out what we’re looking for.

We’re an international organisation and our employees all demonstrate a level of cultural awareness, and value the diverse views and approaches relevant to the MSC program.

The MSC is committed to flexible working. The successful candidate will need to work from the London, UK office for a minimum of 50% of their working time each month. The remaining time can be worked from home. During the onboarding process, hybrid work may require more in‑office work than remote work.

Please be aware, we are only able to progress with candidates

who already have the right to work in the location specified in this advert. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

The MSC is committed to the principles of equality and fairness and we welcome applications from all communities. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, ethnicity, race, colour, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know how we can help you.

Working at the MSC

The MSC’s vision is for the world’s oceans to be teeming with life, and seafood supplies safeguarded for this and future generations. Today, the impacts of overfishing and climate change pose an even greater threat to the ocean and fish stocks. Through our internationally recognised certification and ecolabeling program, well‑managed sustainable fisheries are recognised and rewarded throughout the seafood supply chain. Over 700 fisheries around the world, representing 19% of the annual global marine catch, are now engaged in the MSC program and MSC certified and labelled seafood products are now available in over 66 countries. Through partnerships and collective endeavour, we are on a mission to end overfishing.