Remote sensing scientist, Kaipūtaiao raraunga mai tawhiti
Also known as
- Environmental data scientist, remote sensing and spatial scientist, geospatial analyst, remote sensing and data scientist
Remote sensing scientists analyse and manage data collected from systems like satellites. They use findings to solve problems in areas like environmental management and national security.
Your pay could be
$59K
Lower
$69K to $101K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Remote sensing scientists
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in offices and outdoors and may travel
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Analyse geological or geographical data.
- Compile geographic or related data.
- Develop environmental research methods.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Collect geographical or geological field data.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Evaluate new technologies or methods.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
You need a qualification to become a remote sensing scientist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a Bachelor of Science in geology, geography, geospatial sciences, computer science or similar area
You may need
- a Master of Science in physical geology, geography or an area related to remote sensing science
- experience in remote sensing science
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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