Data Scientist

Overview

Develop and optimize geospatial tools and analysis for urban design projects.

Key Responsibilities

• tool development
• mapping solutions
• data analysis
• data visualization
• gis support

Tasks

-Develop and optimise bespoke geospatial tools and interactive mapping solutions -Analyse and visualise complex datasets to inform urban research and design decisions -Collaborate with designers, planners, and researchers to integrate data-driven insights into projects -Support and maintain in-house GIS platforms and digital workflows

Requirements

• python
• javascript
• react
• postgresql
• geospatial
• machine learning

What You Bring

Foster + Partners is seeking a talented Data Scientist (Developer) to join our Urban Design & Landscape team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply advanced geospatial analysis and software development to some of the world’s most innovative urban design and masterplanning projects. -Strong programming skills (Python, C#, JavaScript) and experience with front-/back-end development (HTML, CSS, React, PostgreSQL) -Proficiency with geospatial tools, databases, and interactive mapping -Experience in data analysis, statistics, or machine learning

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About Foster + Partners

-Over decades it has blended engineering and architecture to create iconic works—from the Gherkin in London to the Millennium Bridge and the Reichstag dome. -Today its projects span global hubs—airports, skyscrapers, bridges and urban masterplans—merging technical precision with sculptural elegance. -Renowned for structurally expressive designs, it tackles complex briefs—airport terminals, high‑rise offices, city masterplanning—as well as unexpected projects like dog kennels. -Its portfolio includes client‑defining schemes: Apple HQ, Bloomberg’s HQ, Millau Viaduct, Old Trafford masterplan and a hydro‑powered tower in NYC. -The firm’s narrative is one of synthesis—melding sustainability, advanced engineering and bold form to reshape cities and infrastructure.

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