Scientific Earth Observation Leader

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Columbus Engineering (Pty) Ltd Full time
Job Description

Columbus Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Principal Scientist to lead our scientific efforts in Earth Observation.

This senior 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.

About the Role
  • Lead multidisciplinary scientific teams and supervise project delivery.
  • Develop innovative EO methodologies, tools, and frameworks to drive business growth.
  • Mentor junior scientists and secure research funding to advance organisational objectives.

The incumbent will represent the organisation as a thought leader in Earth Observation science, interacting with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver high-impact research and technical reports.

Requirements
  • PhD qualification in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Earth Sciences, Computer Science or related fields.
  • At least five years of experience in Earth Observation applications, space intelligence tools development, or geospatial research.
  • Proven ability to interact with senior stakeholders and clients, and supervise multidisciplinary scientific teams.
Key Skills
  • Remote Sensing
  • Geospatial Science
  • Earth Science


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