Geospatial & Research Specialist

Leafiot Technology; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Leafiot Technology seeks a Geospatial & Research Specialist to drive global research initiatives and oversee large-scale urban forest deployments worldwide. The role combines spatial data science, smart green tech, and international business development with end-to-end project delivery.

The candidate will lead research methodologies, author public/private tenders, and pitch solutions to overseas municipal authorities and enterprise clients, requiring extensive international mobility and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geomatics, GIS, Urban Forestry, Landscape Planning, Environmental Remote Sensing, or related quantitative discipline.
• Advanced GIS and data science capabilities for large-scale urban forestry initiatives.
• Experience leading international tenders or grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-regional applied research initiatives evaluating urban forestry dynamics using remote sensing, GIS, and IoT sensor networks.
• Establish scalable geospatial workflows and data standards for international urban tree inventories and risk monitoring.
• Author white papers, case studies, and industry reports on urban forestry technology.

Skills

GIS platforms

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

PostGIS

Python

R

Remote sensing

LiDAR

IoT telemetry

Urban forestry metrics

Education

Master's or PhD in Geomatics / GIS

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

PostGIS

Job description

We are seeking a Geospatial & Research Specialist to lead our global research initiatives and direct large-scale urban forest management deployments worldwide. Operating at the intersection of spatial data science, smart green technology, and international business development, you will drive project delivery end-to-end—from leading technical research methodologies and authoring high-value public/private tenders to pitching solutions directly to overseas municipal authorities, enterprise clients, and institutional partners.

This senior role demands extensive international mobility, executive-level technical communication, and hands‑on leadership to conduct overseas field deployments and staff training.

Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Research Leadership & Urban Forest Management

• Global Project Direction: Lead multi-regional applied research initiatives evaluating urban forestry dynamics, canopy microclimate impacts, tree stability, and nature-based solutions using remote sensing, GIS, and real‑time environmental IoT sensor networks.
• Methodology & Standardization: Establish scalable geospatial workflows and data standards for international urban tree inventories, risk monitoring frameworks, and ecological asset valuations.
• Technical Publications & Insights: Author authoritative white papers, case studies, and industry research reports positioning our solutions at the forefront of urban forestry technology.

Business Development, Tender Writing & Client Engagement

• Tender & Proposal Leadership: Lead the technical authoring, geospatial methodology design, and scoping for international government tenders, commercial RFPs, and multilateral research grants.
• Client & Account Ownership: Serve as the primary technical subject matter expert for key global accounts—translating municipal mandates, forestry policies, and client requirements into operational geospatial solutions.
• Executive Pitching: Deliver high‑impact technical demonstrations and boardroom presentations to international stakeholders, including city planning bureaus, corporate developers, and forestry departments.

International Deployments & Field Training

• Frequent Global Travel (30–50%): Travel internationally to oversee project kickoffs, supervise spatial data collection (terrestrial/drone LiDAR, sensor networks), and ensure high‑integrity system implementation.
• Capacity Building & Field Training: Design and deliver on‑site training programs for local technical teams, arborists, field contractors, and client staff across various regions.

Candidate QualificationsCategoryRequirementsEducation & Experience

• * Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Geomatics, GIS, Urban Forestry, Landscape Planning, Environmental Remote Sensing, or a related quantitative discipline.

Technical Expertise

• * Advanced mastery of GIS platforms (QGIS, ArcGIS Pro) and spatial databases (PostGIS).
• * Robust spatial data science capabilities in Python (geopandas, rasterio, shapely) or R, with experience analyzing remote sensing imagery, point clouds (LiDAR), and IoT telemetry.
• * Deep domain fluency in urban forestry metrics, tree health diagnostics, and urban microclimate modeling.
• * Proven track record in successfully scoping, drafting, and winning competitive technical tenders (RFP/ITT) or institutional research grants.
• * Strong client‑facing consultation skills, with experience managing expectations of high‑profile institutional clients.

Mobility & Communication

• * Travel Readiness: High flexibility and readiness for frequent international travel (short‑term site visits, workshops, and global conferences).
• * Communication: Exceptional verbal and written command of English for executive presentations and technical authoring.
• * Languages (Advantage): Fluency in additional languages (e.g., Cantonese, Mandarin, European, or Southeast Asian languages) is a strong advantage for engaging local partners.