Principal Scientist

Recruiter:

Six Sense Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB001249/AK

Date posted:

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established scientific engineering organisation is seeking to appoint a Principal Scientist. Reporting to the Research, Applications and Development (RAD) Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing scientific leadership and innovation in the field of Earth Observation, contributing to cutting-edge research, development, and application of remote sensing technologies and data to address sector-specific challenges, including agriculture, disaster management, environmental, and climate monitoring.
The role involves advancing the organisation's scientific capabilities, driving impactful Earth Observation projects, and fostering collaboration to support decision-making processes in addressing environmental, societal, and economic challenges.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of PhD qualification in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Earth Sciences, Computer Science or related fields.
At least five (5) years of experience in Earth Observation applications, space intelligence tools development, or geospatial research.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a senior scientist role in Earth Observation.
Proven ability to supervise or lead multidisciplinary scientific teams.
Evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.
Ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients.
Experience in the remote sensing processing supply chains.
Insight into requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment.
Understanding of business management processes.
Lead and guide teams in EO research and applications.
Develop innovative EO methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Publish high-impact research and technical reports.
Oversee multiple EO projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to international standards.
The incumbent will also lead scientific teams and ensure that outputs are translated into practical applications and solutions.
The Principal Scientist will mentor teams, secure research funding, and represent the organisation as a thought leader in Earth Observation science.

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