What We Can Achieve Together:

The Biodiversity Scientist –Date and Analytics is a core member of TNC’s newly established Biodiversity Science team within Global Science — a global conservation organization working in more than 80 countries. Reporting to the Global Director of Biodiversity Science, with a dotted line to our Science Capacity team, this scientist plays a central role in helping TNC understand, measure, and demonstrate biodiversity outcomes at scale. The position sits at the intersection of data science, biodiversity monitoring, and organizational capacity — synthesizing different, disparate streams of field and remote data into coherent biodiversity frameworks that regional and field teams around the world can apply to conservation planning and decision-making.

The Biodiversity Scientist – Date and Analytics works with regional and field scientists and monitoring and evaluation colleagues to co-develop biodiversity monitoring frameworks, curate and integrate biodiversity datasets, and deliver the analytical support and training that TNC needs to demonstrate credible biodiversity outcomes. A key part of this role is building science capacity by developing and providing training to regional and field teams on the data foundations of biodiversity outcomes, using advanced data analytics to support study design, data collection, management and analysis as part of TNC’s science capacity team.

The ideal candidate brings genuine curiosity and humility about the rapidly changing technological landscape for biodiversity science — including AI-assisted tools, automated data pipelines, and the evolving potential of agentic systems — and the ability to evaluate and apply these advances responsibly in support of conservation impact.

This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.

We’re Looking for You:

We’re looking for a biodiversity scientist who excels at working with different, complex data — someone who can bring together disparate field observations, remote sensing products (including camera trap, bioacoustics, and other sensors), global databases, and community-generated datasets into integrated biodiversity frameworks. You bring technical depth in biodiversity monitoring and data analysis, and you know how to translate that expertise into practical guidance that regional scientists and field practitioners can use in the places they work.

You are energized by the challenge of making biodiversity science useful at the scale of TNC’s global portfolio. You believe that monitoring approaches should be rigorous enough to be credible, feasible enough to be sustained, and timely enough to inform decisions — and you are drawn to the opportunity to build that kind of practical, lasting capacity across a global organization. You are equally excited by the rapid evolution of biodiversity science technologies, including AI-assisted analysis and agentic tools, and you bring the curiosity and judgment to apply them with rigor and purpose. You will need to manage complex projects and budgets, apply for and manage grants, and collaborate with our philanthropy team on communicating about our work and fundraising efforts.

If this sounds like you, come join TNC’s founding Biodiversity Science team and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• PhD or equivalent advanced degree in biodiversity science or a related field, and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in biodiversity science, with the ability to integrate different and disparate data types — including field observations, advanced sensing data (eDNA, camera, acoustic data, near ground and satellite), and global biodiversity databases — into coherent monitoring frameworks and biodiversity workflows.

• Expertise in quantitative data analysis, ecological modeling, and statistical methods relevant to biodiversity assessment.

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical scientific work into practical guidance, training, and capacity-building support for regional and field scientists and non-specialist audiences.

• Experience working across organizational or geographic boundaries, building collaborative relationships with regional teams and partners in a global organization.

• Genuine curiosity about and engagement with rapidly evolving biodiversity science technologies, including AI-assisted analysis and agentic systems, and an ability to guide their responsible application to conservation science.

• Record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific journals.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience designing and delivering scientific training programs or capacity-building initiatives for different, non-specialist audiences.

• Experience working with the science capacity programs, MEL (monitoring, evaluation, and learning) teams, or conservation practitioners in a large, decentralized organization.

• Experience with emerging biodiversity monitoring technologies, including eDNA, acoustic monitoring, or camera trap analysis.

• Proficiency in R, Python, or other data science platforms used in biodiversity workflows.

• Experience with Bayesian statistics and machine learning and strong spatial and remote sensing skills.

• Proficiency in reproducible science and workflows and data management and storage.

• Multi-language skills and/or multi-country or cross-cultural experience.

Salary Information:

For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $82,790 -$124,270 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.

For all other applicants pay ranges will not be tied to the above pay range, will be based on location, will be in local currency, will be based on the local labor market, and will fall within a range based on factors including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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