IMEO Methane Data Integration Scientist

United Nations

The United Nations is dedicated to driving significant reductions in methane emissions, the second-largest contributor to climate change. Through the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), they aim to provide open, reliable, and actionable data to meet Paris Agreement targets. The role requires integrating diverse data sources to form a robust data platform.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Aggregate and interpret data from diverse sources to create actionable methane-related products.
• Develop structures and processes for data integration from sources such as remote sensing and measurement campaigns.
• Conduct intercomparison and validation projects to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and authorities to enhance understanding of methane emissions.
• Support methane science studies and the OGMP2.0 initiative.

This role comes with the following benefits:

This role requires you to have:

• Recent or pending PhD in relevant disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with diverse data sets.
• Experience with methane emission data.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with emissions inventories.
• Fluency in other languages besides English.

The consultant will support IMEO's scientific initiatives and participate in data integration projects, showcasing scientific rigor and engaging with a wide array of stakeholders. United Nations strictly does not charge any fee during the recruitment process.