Senior Data Science Analyst

About the Program:

The Forests and Land Use program works to make the conservation and recovery of native vegetation central elements in the economic, social, and environmental plans of cities, states, and Brazil.

https://www.wribrasil.org.br/florestas

Highlight of the Vacancy:

In this position, you will conduct complex analyses and develop innovative data intelligence and geotechnology solutions applied to monitoring forest and landscape restoration. You will work transversally with different WRI teams, supporting methodological design, data pipeline development, strategic insight generation, and the creation of innovative analytical products, as well as other related and inherent activities to the role.

The person must combine critical thinking, synthesis capacity, and the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations, with accessible and impactful visualizations for different audiences.

What you will do:

Technical Leadership in Geospatial Data Science

• Technically lead the data and monitoring team.
• Define analytical methods and models applied to socio-environmental data (geospatial and alphanumeric).
• Conduct internal mentoring and training to strengthen the team.

Complex analyses and monitoring methodologies

• Plan, structure, and conduct complex analyses with geospatial and non-spatial data.
• Support the development and review of MRV methodologies, proposing improvements and innovations.
• Process and analyze remote sensing data, vector data, and alphanumeric data.

Data management and information security

• Support database management, defining naming standards, attributes, and structures.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and quality mechanisms.
• Structure data for identifying relevant patterns and trends.

Communication and analytical products

• Develop strategic visualizations (dashboards, graphs, maps, cartograms).
• Produce technical reports, scientific articles, and presentations for different audiences.
• Support articulation with internal teams and external partners, promoting strategic recommendations based on data.

What you will need:

• Degree in Forest Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Ecology, Data Science, Geoprocessing, Statistics or related areas.
• Desirable minimum professional experience of 5 years in geospatial data science.
• Advanced knowledge in exploratory analysis, remote sensing, biophysical and social indicators, restoration monitoring and data use for reporting.
• Proficiency in tools such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, as well as programming languages (R, Python, PostgreSQL/PostGIS).
• Experience with visualization tools (Power BI or similar).
• Knowledge in statistical models, regressions, machine learning applied to spatial data.
• Knowledge of environmental public policies and national and international MRV frameworks.
• Experience in technical leadership and multidisciplinary processes.
• Ability to articulate with different sectors of society.
• Fluent English.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary compatible with experience and training
• CLT – 40 hours per week
• Hybrid model
• Transport voucher
• Meal/food voucher on flexible card
• Quality of Life Program
• Birthday Day Off
• Life Insurance
• Health and dental plan
• Recess between Christmas and New Year

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements of the vacancy, apply until September 28, 2025, exclusively through the website https://www.wribrasil.org.br/trabalhe-conosco. Only applications submitted through this channel will be considered in the selection process.

We may close applications earlier if we receive a large volume of qualified candidates.

What we offer:

• Access to WRI's global network, with the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from dedicated colleagues working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the United States
• The chance to make an impact and develop your career in a mission-driven organization, with access to diverse learning and training opportunities
• A workplace that strives to place diversity and inclusion at the center of our work
• The opportunity to participate and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to a hybrid work model

About us:

The World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we use our data, expertise, and global reach to influence policies and catalyze change in systems such as food, land and water, energy, and cities.

Our mission and values:

WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that unite us: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to promoting gender and social equality for human well-being in our mission, including equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, nationality, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical disability, or specific need. Our Human Resources team carefully reviews all applications.