Postdoctoral Researcher - data science

Contract

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Result of Service

The consultant will support IMEO in the implementation of large data processing algorithms for MARS and in the management and data integration of the IMEO portal.

Work Location

Home-based

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-focused, action-oriented initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions – the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. These initiatives are game-changers for climate action – and as a core implementing partner of the Global Methane Pledge, IMEO is shaping the future of methane mitigation. The consultant will support UNEP's IMEO in the processing of geospatial data to obtain information on methane emissions and their sources, as well as support the development of IMEO's data platform.

Qualifications/special skills

A Ph.D. degree in the field of physics, data science, remote sensing, statistics, or similar is required. Proficiency in advanced data processing methods, including those based on machine learning, mainly based on, but not limited to, high-resolution satellite data. Strong experience in methane data processing. Knowledge of the infrastructures that compose the O&G assets and coal mines is a plus. Demonstrated scientific expertise, including but not limited to a record of scholarly publications. Experience in programming and code development with short deadlines in support of highly visible work

Languages

English is the working language of UNEP. Fluency in English is required for this position.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.