Geospatial Data Scientist

Your Team Responsibilities

We are seeking a technically skilled Geospatial Data Scientist to join our Carbon Markets team. This role will support the development and delivery of geospatial models and analysis into the integrity and long-term supply of carbon crediting projects.

 

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in geospatial programming and analysis and a background in climate, carbon cycle or environmental sciences. Experience with parallel computing and cloud deployment are preferred.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with large raster datasets using GDAL, rasterio, xarray/rioxarray, and parallel processing tools like Dask or multiprocessing.
• Handle vector data with OGR, geopandas, and manipulate structured data using pandas, numpy, and scipy.
• Clearly communicate findings and visualizations to internal stakeholders and clients using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Create project delivery plans, estimate timelines, and execute independently.

• Work in cross-functional teams with scientists, engineers, and product managers.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in Python and geospatial libraries (e.g., GDAL, rasterio, xarray, geopandas).
• Experience with SQL (e.g., MySQL) and cloud-native data workflows.
• Strong data manipulation and visualization skills.
• 1-3 years of experience

Preferred:

• Prior experience in environmental, conservation, or carbon markets-related work.
• Familiarity with GCP services and containerized deployments.
• Experience with parallel computing frameworks (Dask, multiprocessing).

About MSCI

 

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance n