Data Analyst and Curator

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst and Curator to join our team at Ocean Science Consulting Limited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for acquiring, analyzing, compiling, evaluating, reviewing, and organizing storage of data for use in high-level, peer-reviewed scientific publications and industry reports.

• Acquire, analyze, and compile data from various sources, including navigation, remote sensor, infrared, sonar, and remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems.
• Develop and maintain data standards and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with consultants to pre-configure equipment for deployment offshore and perform download, analysis, evaluation, and curation of data.
• Assist in pre-mission support, data collection, analysis, and report generation.
• Update and correct data sets as needed.
• Use proprietary software, including GIS-based systems, to perform basic imaging enhancement, display, and analytical functions.
• Review mission-related data logs, worksheets, and reports to determine focal points for analysis and identify deficiencies and discrepancies in performance of data collection equipment and systems.
• Prepare formal written technical reports and oral briefs to report analysis findings and conclusions to the senior science team and clients.
• Participate in at-sea exercises or data collection missions of various durations, as required.
• Represent the company and clients by interacting and participating in meetings, panels, and committees.
• Produce various ad hoc documentation and deliverables.
• Maintain configuration control to ensure precise data records.
• Support program reviews and technical reviews of various documentation deliverables.

• Associate degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum one year of related metocean analysis experience.
• Background in GIS products, sonar/radar/IR/ROV processing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Ability to obtain a Ministry of Defence (MoD) security clearance, as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and in team settings.
• Ability to pass and maintain a maritime physical.
• Willingness to take maritime safety training and meet physical, dental, and regional physical and immunization requirements.
• Ability to work legally in the UK.

• Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Underwater Archaeology, or related field.
• Experience with Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and their support equipment.
• Experience with Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), underwater noise signal-processing, and Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) data.
• Experience with infrared/SLS systems, sonars, navigation, and underwater cameras equipment.
• Knowledge of products like MATLAB, R, SonarScope, SonarWiz, sonaR R-package, SonarQube, Hypack, OpenSideScan, WinFrog, FLIR Thermal Studio Suite, Fluke Thermal Imaging Software, testo IRSoft, SmartView IR Analysis and Reporting Software, Radar Toolbox (MATLAB), EEC Radar Analysis & Display Software, SARscape, ENVI.

Ocean Science Consulting Limited is a technology-focused marine science company involved in providing environmental services worldwide. We specialize in marine mammal and underwater-sound monitoring, acoustical and statistical modeling, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) surveys, and image-data analyses. We have a track record for providing environmental monitoring (mitigation for regulatory compliance) and scientific research (field studies and experiments) for a large clientele and range of marine industries.