Quantitative Ecological Scientist

7 days ago


Bellevue, United States Exponent Full time

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking a Quantitative Ecological Scientist for our Practice in Bellevue, WA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to provide technical support to various environmental projects in the United States and around the world. Projects may involve environmental assessments, restoration projects, resource matters, impacts relating to chemicals and other stressors in the environment, ecological risk assessment, causal analysis, and resource damage assessment. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively on projects with other members of the Ecological and Biological Sciences Practice and interdisciplinary teams from other Exponent practices, as appropriate, within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Eligible candidates will be asked to complete a short data analysis task as part of the evaluation of a candidate’s qualifications and experience. You will be responsible for Synthesizing multiple data sources to detect, quantify, and model ecological change and its underlying driversProcessing LiDAR and DEM datasets to generate hydrologically-correct terrain surfaces, including watershed boundaries, drainage networks, and flood/erosion assessmentsConducting spatial analyses (., slope, buffer, overlay, viewshed, risk mapping) for project-specific needsConverting tabular datasets (Excel/CSV, field data) into GIS layers with proper attributionAssisting in map production and cartographic outputs for reports and client deliverablesSupporting georeferencing of scanned maps, imagery, or engineering drawingsBuilding and maintaining a structured geodatabase for ongoing projectsPerforming and explaining quantitative analyses with complex datasetsReviewing and synthesizing technical and scientific literature and reportsApplying creative and critical thinking to prepare reports and technical presentations, including visualizations of complex datasets and trends Developing professional status by authoring peer-reviewed publications, participating in, and presenting at technical conferences and activities of professional societiesCollaborating with scientists and engineers to ensure analyses align with project goals You will have the following skills and qualifications . in the area of Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Wildlife, or related field with a background in Applied StatisticsExperience in statistical or population modeling using complex datasets, including large and small datasets collected over differing temporal/spatial scales Accomplished in R and/or Python (or equivalent), proficient in git (or equivalent), remote sensing (ESRI, GEE), digital elevation models (DEM) & LiDAR processing, hydrological & terrain modelingProficient in spatial, GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar), including understanding of raster data (., satellite imagery, aerial photos), and integration with GIS, data analysis, AI, ML, LLMsStrong data QA/QC mindset ensuring spatial accuracy, metadata documentation, and reproducibilityAbility to manage tasks and/or projects of moderate scope and complexityExceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skillsExcellent writing and critical thinking skillsProficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPointSkilled with satellite/remote sensing data and/or genomics data and bioinformatics a plus but not requiredExperience working with stakeholders and industry preferred, but not requiredCurrently based or are willing to relocate to the Bellevue, WA area



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