Geospatial & Research Specialist

LeafIoT Technology Limited 樹聯綠碳科技有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

LeafIoT Technology Limited 樹聯綠碳科技有限公司 seeks a Geospatial & Research Specialist to lead global research initiatives and direct urban forest deployments worldwide. You will work at the intersection of spatial data science, smart green technology, and international business development, driving end-to-end project delivery.

The role requires extensive international mobility, executive-level communication, and hands-on leadership for overseas field deployments and staff training, including tender

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Global Project Direction: lead multi-regional applied research initiatives evaluating urban forestry dynamics and related metrics.
• Methodology & Standardization: establish scalable geospatial workflows and data standards for inventories and risk monitoring.
• Tender & Commercial Acumen: scope, draft, and win competitive tenders and grants.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Tender writing

Client engagement

Executive communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Geomatics/Geospatial/Remote Sensing

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

PostGIS

Python

R

LiDAR

IoT telemetry

Job description

Role Overview

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.

Tender & Commercial Acumen

• 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.