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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spatial Data Scientist - **Company:** Oxford Economics Ltd. - **Location:** London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computer Programming, EViews, Google Maps, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Indexer, Git, Build Management, Api Design, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=77bc17d09fc95073 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Python?, We are open to candidates at an early-to-mid career stage, including those with postgraduate research experience, who can demonstrate strong quantitative and programming skills alongside an interest in cities, regions, and economic analysis. We are looking for someone technically capable, curious, and keen to develop in a research-led environment. * Degree in economics, geography, data science, statistics, or a closely related discipline (postgraduate preferred) * Strong proficiency in Python for spatial data analysis. Experience working with packages like geopandas, shapely, polars, folium, duckdb, OSMnx and developing modern version-controlled workflows using Git or similar systems. * Experience working with vector/raster data, spatial indexing, and coordinate reference systems Experience building reproducible analytical workflows and data pipelines. * Knowledge of socioeconomic concepts relevant to sub-national analysis is highly desirable * Experience working with APIs, cloud-hosted datasets, or large tabular/geospatial data at scale * Competent with data visualisation tools * Strong written communication: ability to distil technical results into clear, accessible outputs * Ability to manage own workload across multiple concurrent projects * Genuine interest in cities, regions, urban economics, location intelligence, or related fields. Desirable extras: Knowledge of economics, economic geography, urban economics, regional economics, or economic forecasting. Experience with geospatial APIs (Mapbox, Google Maps Platform, OpenStreetMap, R5), exposure to EViews or similar econometric software, or experience building interactive web tools. ## Description * Design and build spatial economic models to analyse urban economic performance, spatial disparities, and geographic drivers of economic activity * Contribute to the development of city, regional, and sub-national forecasting methodologies. * Build and maintain Python-based data pipelines to process, integrate, and analyse large geospatial datasets. * Work with a wide range of data sources, such as Census data, satellite-derived indicators, global buildings and transport datasets, administrative boundaries, and Oxford Economics forecasts * Apply machine learning techniques for classification and regression tasks on spatial and economic data * Conduct advanced spatial analyses, like geographically weighted regression, spatial autocorrelation analysis, and spatial autoregressive modelling * Support the development of scalable location intelligence products, digital tools, and analytical workflows. Contribute to location intelligence tools and products, including map-based visualisations and interactive dashboards * Prepare clear written outputs to communicate technical findings to non-specialist audiences * Collaborate across the Cities Team and with other Oxford Economics teams on cross-functional projects, Here are some of the benefits we offer in the UK to ensure you feel valued, supported, and thrive at work: - Private Healthcare - Employee Assistance Program - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave - Workplace Nursery Scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Hybrid/Flexible Working - Team Gatherings and Connection Boost! ## Related Videos - [Add Location-based Searching to Site with ElasticSearch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/77-add-location-based-searching-to-site-with-elasticsearch) - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [Dynamic Entities in .NET: Building Low-Code Systems on Top of Entity Framework Core](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100218-dynamic-entities-in-net-building-low-code-systems-on-top-of-entity-framework-core) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk)