Lead Ecologist
Location
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
7+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
22h ago
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Summary
AiDASH is seeking an experienced Lead Ecologist to manage a team focused on large-scale habitat mapping, field surveys, and biodiversity monitoring projects across the UK, EU, and other regions. This role integrates ecological expertise with AI and technology, collaborating with Product and Data Science teams to advance AI-assisted mapping workflows and ensure compliance with regional biodiversity frameworks.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead Ecologist to lead a growing team of ecologists working on large-scale habitat mapping, field survey, and biodiversity monitoring projects across multiple clients in the UK, EU, and other regions. This role goes beyond traditional ecology management — it sits at the intersection of ecology, AI, and technology. You will combine ecological expertise, spatial data interpretation, and a strong technology orientation to help evolve AiDASH's AI-assisted mapping workflows. You'll work alongside Product and Data Science teams to shape and validate agentic-AI and RAG-based ecological workflows through intuitive, UI-based tools — no engineering background required, but a genuine appetite to learn and influence how these systems develop. You'll oversee multiple project pods, act as a team lead for a growing group of ecologists, mentor Associate Ecologists, and serve as the senior technical point of contact for ecological deliverables.
How You'll Make an Impact
Leadership & Delivery Oversight
Lead and manage a team of ecologists and analysts delivering habitat mapping, BNG assessments, and QA/QC across multiple client projects.
Ensure outputs adhere to UK BNG, DEFRA, and Natural England guidance, as well as regional biodiversity frameworks.
Coordinate with Project Management, Product, and Engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Serve as the key technical and managerial point of contact for ecological deliverables.
Quality & Methodology Development
Support the development and implementation of QA/QC frameworks for habitat mapping and classification.
Work with Data Science and Product teams to evolve AI-assisted and agentic mapping pipelines.
Introduce structured processes for testing and validating logic flows within our UI-based ecological toolchain.
Contribute to the improvement of SOPs, methodologies, and internal ecology training programs.
Mentorship & Capability Building
Coach and mentor Associate Ecologists on ecological mapping, data validation, and logic-based tool usage.
Contribute to performance management, competency development, and role progression within the Ecolab team.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate with GIS, Remote Sensing, and Product teams to validate ecological and AI-driven outputs.
Provide domain expertise during client reviews, audits, and scientific validations.
What We're Looking For
Master's or equivalent degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Botany, Zoology, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in applied ecology, habitat mapping, or biodiversity monitoring, including team or project leadership.
Proven exposure to at least two geographies (e.g., UK, EU, US, or others).
Deep understanding of UKHab, DEFRA metric, and BNG workflows.
Strong familiarity with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and remote-sensing interpretation.
Tech-savvy mindset — ability to conceptualize ecological workflows, build and test logic flows, and collaborate with AI/engineering teams to refine agentic systems.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Why AiDASH
Join a global team driving innovation at the intersection of ecology, AI, and climate resilience.
Work with leading utilities, developers, and consultancies across multiple regions.
Shape the next generation of digital ecology and AI-enabled biodiversity intelligence.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview experience for all candidates. Please let us know if you require any accommodation during the interview process, and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Updated 22h ago
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AiDASH
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Growing team
Location
Gurugram, Haryana, India
AiDASH is leading the PreventionFirst™movement for electric utilities and transforming grid resilience through its pioneering platform that unifies vegetation, asset, storm, and wildfire intelligence. Powered by SatelliteFirst™ Inspection & Monitoring, AiDASH delivers comprehensive visibility across the entire grid at the right frequency and budget, using the right data modality. More than 200 customers trust AiDASH to keep the lights on, spend where it counts, and defend every decision, Securing Tomorrow across every mile of the grid. Learn more at www.aidash.com. The PreventionFirst movement is growing, and so is the recognition behind it. In 2026, Forbes named AiDASH one of America's Best Startup Employers for the 4th consecutive year, and TIME included AiDASH among America's Top GreenTech Companies for the 3rd year in a row.
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Lead Ecologist
Gurugram, Haryana, India • Full Time