Knowledge Transfer Associate

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data science, remote sensing, and environmental management, contributing to the sustainability and success of the aquaculture industry. The primary objective is to develop an advanced forecasting tool that predicts harmful algae blooms and changes in water quality, both of which pose significant risks to fish farms. By integrating high-resolution satellite data with on-site water testing, this tool will provide fish farmers with a real-time warning system, helping them to minimize risk and optimize the locations for fish growth.

The role presents a unique technical challenge, as the Associate will be responsible for identifying and interpreting satellite sensor data from several space missions and combining this with ground truth measurements to validate and optimise prediction models. These data will then be integrated into our existing customer portal, creating a user-friendly system that offers live updates on algae bloom risks. Managing this complex data integration process while ensuring scientific accuracy and practical usability will be crucial.

In addition to technical expertise, the Associate will need strong project management and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and align the tool’s development with customer needs. Building and maintaining relationships with fish farmers will be essential to ensure the system meets their operational requirements. Balancing the demands of transferring knowledge gained to Ace Aquatec and bringing a product to market efficiently with the academic rigor required for a robust, reliable system will be a key challenge in this role.

To develop an early warning system for fish farmers to identify risk from harmful algae blooms.