Description
Field Data Analyst
Brilliant Planet
LOCATION
Harpenden, England
Description
- Brilliant Planet is on a mission to unlock the power of algae as a scalable, affordable and near-term solution to climate change. We are looking for a Field Data Analyst to join our team and help us establish a sustainable framework for managing and delivering on the analysis of field-based research agenda. This role requires someone with excellent organisational skills, a highly curious mindset, great ability to multitask and prioritize, and excellent communication and presentation skills. You must be able to work independently and within a team, and maintain regular communications between the London and Moroccan research teams. If you have a passion for driving climate change solutions, then this is a great opportunity for you.
- Responsibilities include:
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- ○ Analyse spatial and temporal datasets of in-pond algal biology and primary productivity, in parallel to other abiotic and biotic factors including inorganic carbon chemistry, light field and meteorological and physical oceanographic parameters.
- ○ Test and validate key hypotheses and assumptions of system performance to optimise biomass yields.
- ○ Understand the impact of various operation events (seawater dilutions, nutrient additions) on real time algal productivity and health.
- ○ Perform training on new and existing field equipment to the Moroccan staff or ensure quality control of data collection and effective data coverage.
- ○ Learn to interpret the field data in the context of our research objectives.
- ○ Schedule and organise Moroccan travel.
Requirements
- ○ Master’s degree in Microbiology, Marine Biology or related Environmental Science.
- ○ Experience with Microsoft Azure services (or other Cloud services).
- ○ Experience building data pipelines; automation skills.
- ○ Python; GIS; working with biological data; extracting/analysing geospatial data.
- ○ Experience with data visualization tools such as Power Bi, or Python and relevant languages.
- ○ Knowledge and expertise in statistical analysis and data visualization.
- ○ Knowledge and understanding or algal biology is desirable but not mandatory.
- ○ Field experience working in remote and/or harsh conditions.
- ○ Knowledge of French/Arabic languages is an advantage, but it is not mandatory.
- ○ Adaptable scientist, with a keen eye to detail and excellent at problem solving skills.
Benefits
At Brilliant Planet we provide a benefits scheme that is customized to each employee’s evolving needs and priorities. You will be invited to select a portfolio of benefits from, for example:
- ○ Private medical insurance (individual and family options)
- ○ Gym, pool & exercise class membership
- ○ Professional development/training
- ○ Duvet days (3x short-notice single-day holidays)
- ○ Work-from-home equipment allowance