Geospatial Analyst in sustainable environment (m/f/d)*

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Freiburg

Job Description

We're seeking a passionate Geospatial Analyst to join our Digital Solutions team, supporting projects in forestry, agriculture, ecosystem services, and climate change. The ideal candidate is skilled in spatiotemporal data analysis, programming, and geospatial data science, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills. Experience in project scoping, innovation, and adaptability is essential. Join us in using geospatial science to drive sustainable solutions!

Geoinformatics: Manages and contributes to shared tool kit repository and develops tailored geospatial data analysis algorithms adapted to projects or clients’ needs.
Remote Sensing: Applies and / or develops solutions for remote sensing based environmental monitoring and analysis. Including: Land cover (change), Forest vitality, Biomass and carbon stocks, Ecosystem Service assessments, etc.
Data Science: Supports the implementation of projects and/or surveys by applying statistical modeling, data collection, analysis and / or visualization tools.
Possibility to contribute to database management and analysis: Leverages geospatial databases for efficient data storage, analysis and retrieval.

Requirements

Essential:

MSc in Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related field
Proven experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS application development, or programming
Proficient in Python and R
Skilled with Docker, Git/GitLab, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
Strong grasp of spatial data models and remote sensing platforms
Experience visualizing data via maps, diagrams, and technical documentation
Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments
Quick learner, adaptable, and solutions-focused
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of APIs and web mapping services
Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, DBeaver, VSCode
Familiar with Markdown and Mermaid for documentation

What we offer

permanent employment contract
A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly bonus based on company´s performance and a loyalty bonus.
Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
A casual environment for work with high impact
Convenient work location in the city centre of Freiburg, Germany, with some flexibility to work remotely
Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office
Financial support for public transport costs
*(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion/diversity in Germany and means “male/female/diverse”, in German: (m/w/d)

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About us

We are unique! Efficient, integrative, professional - as a leading international consultancy for the sustainable management of natural resources. Our focus is on forestry, agriculture and climate protection, including innovative digitalization solutions for land use. Since its foundation in 1998, we have implemented more than 1,000 projects in over 80 countries, thanks to a large and diverse team of experts consisting of more than 80 permanent employees from over 25 nationalities and a community of external consultants. Unique land use GmbH is headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany and is represented in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan.

Ihre Aufgaben

Geoinformatics: Manages and contributes to shared tool kit repository and develops tailored geospatial data analysis algorithms adapted to projects or clients’ needs.
Remote Sensing: Applies and / or develops solutions for remote sensing based environmental monitoring and analysis. Including: Land cover (change), Forest vitality, Biomass and carbon stocks, Ecosystem Service assessments, etc.
Data Science: Supports the implementation of projects and/or surveys by applying statistical modeling, data collection, analysis and / or visualization tools.
Possibility to contribute to database management and analysis: Leverages geospatial databases for efficient data storage, analysis and retrieval.

Ihr Profil

Essential:

MSc in Geoinformatics, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related field
Proven experience in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS application development, or programming
Proficient in Python and R
Skilled with Docker, Git/GitLab, QGIS, Google Earth Engine
Strong grasp of spatial data models and remote sensing platforms
Experience visualizing data via maps, diagrams, and technical documentation
Comfortable in Windows and Linux environments
Quick learner, adaptable, and solutions-focused
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of APIs and web mapping services
Experience with PostgreSQL/PostGIS, DBeaver, VSCode
Familiar with Markdown and Mermaid for documentation

Das bieten wir Ihnen

permanent employment contract
A monthly salary based on the requirements of the job and your level of expertise plus yearly bonus based on company´s performance and a loyalty bonus.
Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary and dynamic team
A casual environment for work with high impact
Convenient work location in the city centre of Freiburg, Germany, with some flexibility to work remotely
Other benefits like “Hansefit” (provider of company fitness), JobRad (bike leasing), organic fruits, coffee and tea for free at the office
Financial support for public transport costs

*(m/f/d) is a statement for equal inclusion/diversity in Germany and means “male/female/diverse”, in German: (m/w/d)

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Über uns

Wir sind unique! Effizient, integrativ, professionell - als ein international führendes Beratungsunternehmen für das nachhaltige Management von natürlichen Ressourcen. Unsere Schwerpunkte liegen in den Bereichen Forstwirtschaft, Landwirtschaft und Klimaschutz, einschließlich innovativer Digitalisierungslösungen für die Landnutzung. Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1998 haben wir mehr als 1.000 Projekte in über 80 Ländern durchgeführt, dank eines großen und vielfältigen Expertenteams, bestehend aus mehr als 80 festangestellten Mitarbeitenden aus über 25 Nationalitäten und einer Gemeinschaft von externen Beratern und Beraterinnen. Die unique land use GmbH hat ihren Hauptsitz in Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland und ist in Paraguay, Vietnam, Uganda, Kenia, Äthiopien und Kirgisistan vertreten.

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Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

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