What is a geospatial scientist and how to become one

Key steps to become a geospatial scientist

1. Explore geospatial scientist education requirements

   Most common geospatial scientist degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.0 %

   Master's

   30.0 %

   Doctorate

   10.0 %

2. Start to develop specific geospatial scientist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GIS	35.85%
   R	34.97%
   Python	14.88%
   Visualization	14.29%

3. Complete relevant geospatial scientist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New geospatial scientists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a geospatial scientist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real geospatial scientist resumes.

4. Research geospatial scientist duties and responsibilities

   • Develop and implement tools in both IDL/ENVI and Erdas to automate preprocessing and enhancement of imagery data for exploitation and interpretation.
   • Test multiple HSI detection algorithms against hundreds of different camouflage schemes and materials.
   • Compare the performance of multiple HSI detection algorithms to detect and discriminate among different camouflage schemes and materials.
   • Develop probabilistic models of disease progression to predict future healthcare utilization and capitation revenue.

5. Apply for geospatial scientist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a geospatial scientist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams