Senior Water Data Scientist
Quick answer
World Resources Institute is hiring a senior water data scientist for a hybrid position based in Washington, DC or Mexico City, Mexico, to lead the technical and scientific development of research and analytical approaches related to measuring and monitoring the impacts of nature-based solutions and green-gray infrastructure on water security outcomes in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Role
- Senior Water Data Scientist
- Organization
- World Resources Institute
- Location
- Washington, DC or Mexico City, Mexico
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Senior Water Data Scientist will serve as the technical and scientific lead for a flagship initiative focused on advancing how the impacts of nature-based solutions (NBS) and green-gray infrastructure (GGI) on water security outcomes are measured and monitored across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and beyond.
What you'll do
- Lead the technical development of research and analytical approaches related to measuring and monitoring the impacts of NBS and GGI on water security outcomes in LAC.
- Contribute technical expertise to the development of pilot monitoring approaches and applied field implementations with regional partners.
- Support development and evaluation of advanced analytical approaches, including geospatial modeling, machine learning, AI-enabled workflows, and satellite-based monitoring systems.
- Co-lead the development and implementation of a multi-year initiative advancing water security impact measurement and monitoring for nature-based solutions and green-gray infrastructure.
- Engage with technical experts, research institutions, NGOs, governments, utilities, companies, and other stakeholders to support knowledge exchange, collaboration, and applied learning.
What it takes
- A BA or BS degree in a relevant field (graduate degree preferred)
- A minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in environmental or climate science or a related field with rigorous quantitative and/or scientific components
- Experience working with Artificial Intelligence and data science
- Written and verbal proficiency in English, additional proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Access to the WRI global network, opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues, generous leave days that increase with tenure, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution (if based in the US)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job can be based in Washington, DC or Mexico City, Mexico.
What is the compensation?
The potential salary is $139-175K if based in the US, and will be determined by local market conditions in other countries.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a graduate degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of experience in environmental or climate science, and experience with AI and data science.
How do I apply?
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by September 11, 2026, through the WRI Careers portal or the Jobs Hub portal in Workday for internal applicants.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include access to the WRI global network, generous leave days, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, and retirement plan access and employer contribution (if based in the US).
How to apply
Apply directly on World Resources Institute's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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