Data Scientist - Montréal, Canada - GHGSat

GHGSat

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world.

We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

The Science and Systems team has a flexible work environment with the option for remote work, but we expect applicants to work partially out of one of our offices with a preference for our offices in Montreal or Ottawa, Canada.

Key responsibilities

Automate the processing of GHGSat data using machine learning techniques
Design, train, and optimize machine learning models for image classification, object detection, and segmentation
Rapidly prototype methods and techniques from scientific literature
Perform exploratory data analysis to identify predictive features and insights
Engage with a range of stakeholders, including domain experts and data validators to improve methodology and model performance
Collaborate with software developers to deploy models and algorithms into to production

Essential skills and experience

MSc or higher in physics, engineering, theoretical chemistry or biology, math, computational science or related fields
Strong Python skills
Ability to document and summarize key insights
Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail

Preferred skills and experience

Knowledge of probability and statistics
Experience with image processing and computer vision
Proficiency using Python machine learning libraries such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, and Sklearn
Experience handling Remote sensing data
Experience in collaborative software development (git)
Experience using and building Docker containers
GHGSat offers a creative and highlymotivating work environment. We offer competitive salaries, health and social benefits including flextime and continuing development. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter._