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Data Entry Support

Nashville, TN · On-site

The mission of the GIS Program is to empower the Bureau of Parks & Conservation to make smart, data ... Science, or a related field and 2 years of relevant work experience is required. Qualifying ...

CEHMM

Field Technician - Conservation

Milnesand, NM

$22 - $27/hr

Enter, organize, and manage field data in spreadsheets, databases, or GIS * Assist with the ... Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Range Science, Environmental Science, or related field

Chesapeake Conservancy

Data Project Manager

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

... Conservation Innovation Center (CIC), EPA and Chesapeake Bay Program's (CBP) geospatial data and science team. Through close professional and organizational contacts, the Chesapeake Data Project ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for conservation data science in the United States is $122,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Conservation Data Science job involves using data analysis, machine learning, and geographic information systems (GIS) to support environmental and wildlife conservation efforts. Professionals in this field collect, clean, and analyze ecological data to identify trends, model species distributions, and inform conservation policies. They often collaborate with researchers, government agencies, and nonprofits to optimize resource management and biodiversity protection. This role requires proficiency in programming, statistics, and domain-specific knowledge of conservation science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Conservation Data Science position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Conservation Data Science, a strong foundation in data analysis, statistics, ecology or environmental science, and a relevant academic background such as a bachelor's or master's degree is essential. Familiarity with tools such as R, Python, GIS software, and experience working with large ecological datasets or conservation platforms is often required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills enable collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective translation of data insights to non-technical stakeholders. These capabilities are crucial for transforming complex environmental data into actionable conservation strategies and measurable impact.

What types of projects or datasets do Conservation Data Scientists typically work with?

Conservation Data Scientists often engage with projects analyzing biodiversity trends, wildlife populations, land use changes, or climate impact assessments by working with geospatial, remote sensing, and field survey datasets. This role may involve building predictive models for species distribution, conducting statistical analyses to guide conservation policy, or creating data visualizations for stakeholder reports. You’ll commonly collaborate with ecologists, GIS specialists, field researchers, and policy teams to ensure data-driven decision-making. Working in this field provides exposure to practical conservation challenges and offers opportunities to contribute directly to environmental preservation initiatives.
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Infographic showing various Conservation Data Science job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 29% Temporary. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $122,738 per year, or $59 per hour.

Project Data Scientist

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

$66.97K - $72.01K/yr

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Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Project Data Scientist, Community Science
Regular Full Time
The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and the La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world's most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history-more than 35 million objects-used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM's opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.
NHMLAC's values-adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional-guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Project Data Scientist for our Research & Collections, Community Science department. The Project Data Scientist will lead data management, analysis, and community-centered data practices across multiple applied, interdisciplinary research projects focused on human-wildlife interactions, biodiversity monitoring, One Health, and environmental justice. Cultivate relationships with community partners and community scientists via supporting data access, data sovereignty, and capacity-building. Produce and disseminate novel research findings via peer-reviewed publications and both academic- and public-facing outreach.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop and maintain data systems, workflows, and documentation across projects in the Community Science office (~30% of time).
  • Clean, integrate, and analyze datasets regarding ecology, human-wildlife interactions, community science, and environmental justice (~25% of time).
  • Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications and research outputs (~15% of time).
  • Collaborate with community partners on data governance, access, and sovereignty, including creating dashboards, summaries, and highlights for community partners (~10% of time).
  • Support the creation, revision, streamlining, and improvement of research projects led by the Community Science team (~10% of time).
  • Create data visualizations for scientific and community audiences (~5% of time).
  • Develop and write novel grant and external funding proposals, under the supervision of the Assistant Curator of Community Science (~5% of time).
  • Support training, mentorship, and capacity-building within team and community, including mentoring and potentially collaborating with graduate students and post-baccalaureate students on research projects related to human-wildlife interactions, community science, participatory science, and biodiversity monitoring (~5% of time).
This position has the following requirements:
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field OR a Master's degree with strong, proven data science experience. Examples of relevant fields are environmental science, environmental justice, ecology, conservation science, environmental education, biology, environmental policy, etc.
  • Record of publishing peer-reviewed papers.
  • Expertise in data management and analysis, including conducting GIS analyses and/or conducting other ecological analyses.
  • Proficiency in R, Python, and/or similar tools.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with community members, including mentoring students. Experience with community-engaged research is preferred.
  • Must have led at least one research project from start to finish (i.e., resulting in a peer-reviewed publication or completed thesis) in a relevant field.
  • A demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.
  • Passionate about communicating science to a diversity of public audiences.
  • Excellent collaboration and project management skills, including working with networks of diverse collaborators and participants.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred but not required.

NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!
The salary range for this position is $66,972-$72,013 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a Full-Time Regular, Exempt position. This position is primarily on-site, in person at the museum.
A cover letter, current resume or CV, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

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