Climate Data Scientist - Hybrid, Impactful Analytics

The New York Climate Exchange; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Summer Fridays

Job summary

The New York Climate Exchange is seeking an experienced Climate Data Scientist to lead technical work in its Climate Data focus area. You will translate complex climate datasets into actionable tools and insights for partners and communities.

You will bring deep domain expertise in climate science and strong data science skills to advance accessible climate information for public health, disaster resilience, and business forecasting. Hybrid work in New York City is offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (or equivalent) in data science with climate data
• 8+ years of experience in data science or engineering with climate data
• Experience working with climate and earth observation data (remote sensing, in-situ networks)
• Strong programming skills (Python, Fortran, and/or R) with geospatial and time-series analysis
• Experience translating climate science for non-technical audiences
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
• Experience with climate risk modeling, downscaling, or attribution science
• Experience securing grant funding or contributing to proposals

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work within the Climate Data focus area
• Translate complex climate datasets into tools and insights for partners
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders including policymakers, businesses, and communities
• Mentor junior researchers and data scientists and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams

Skills

Climate data

Python

Fortran

R

Geospatial analysis

Time-series analysis

AI models

Communication

Project leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in data science with climate data

Tools

xarray

GeoPandas

rasterio

Job description

The New York Climate Exchange is seeking an experienced Climate Data Scientist to lead technical work in its Climate Data focus area. You will translate complex climate datasets into actionable tools and insights for partners and communities.

You will bring deep domain expertise in climate science and strong data science skills to advance accessible climate information for public health, disaster resilience, and business forecasting. Hybrid work in New York City is offered.