.Description Our mission Climate change is causing deep uncertainty at all levels of society, with climate volatility reducing the security of all land-based assets and posing a multi-level security threat for the functioning of enterprises, societies, and governments.
Mitiga is a spinoff of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which hosts MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe.
Mitiga's mission is firmly rooted in employing cutting-edge science and technology to mitigate the multifaceted risks posed by climate-driven perils.
Our approach spans a spectrum of temporal scales, from real-time and annual forecasts to projections spanning the next century.
This comprehensive perspective on risk, coupled with our capacity to transfer risks to capital markets via catastrophe bonds, positions us to significantly contribute to enhanced climate mitigation, resilience, and equity.
And we need you.
Overview We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate in Environmental Remote Sensing and Analytics to contribute to impactful projects addressing critical environmental challenges.
This role focuses on conducting applied research in remote sensing, using AI/ML techniques, collaborating with academic and research institutions, and advancing innovative methodologies for ecosystem conservation and resource management.
Key Responsibilities Conduct research and develop methodologies for processing geospatial data, with a focus on environmental applications such as mangrove mapping, biomass estimation, and habitat monitoring.
Collaborate with academic institutions, research organizations, and governmental agencies to align research objectives with broader sustainability goals.
Analyze remote sensing data, including SAR and optical imagery, using machine learning and cloud-based platforms such as Azure or Google Earth Engine.
Support the preparation of high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
Participate in multi-institutional research initiatives, contributing technical expertise and fostering partnerships in geospatial analytics.
Provide technical support in the integration of research findings into applied environmental solutions for conservation and resource management.
Qualifications Master's degree in Remote Sensing , Environmental Science , Geospatial Analytics , or a related field is encouraged.
Ongoing or planned enrolment in a Ph.D. program .
Hands-on experience in remote sensing techniques, particularly SAR, and geospatial data processing for environmental applications.
Proficiency in machine learning, geospatial software, and cloud-based platforms for large-scale data analysis.
Proven ability to contribute to academic research, including authoring or co-authoring publications and delivering scientific presentations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams