Carbon Direct
Soil Scientist
Carbon Direct, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Join us on the journey to get to net zeroAt Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action.Our MissionEnable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science.We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform.OverviewCarbon Direct Inc. is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, team-focused early- to mid-career soil carbon scientist interested in scaling up best-in-class carbon removal from soil projects. As a full-time hire at Carbon Direct, this is an opportunity for a scientist to put their knowledge and expertise to work to help our rapidly expanding client base reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Candidates must have a passion for carbon management and removal.
The Soil Carbon Scientist will wear multiple hats. We are a rapidly growing organization where flexibility is highly valued. In this role you will need to apply a strong vision and strategy of how soil carbon can best contribute to mitigating climate change while also being a doer who implements solutions and delivers positive outcomes.
Specifically, you will be expected to work with the science and business team as a strategic advisor to clients working to manage and remove carbon as well as make investments aimed at scaling high-quality carbon removal. Ongoing work will include: educating and advising clients on the opportunities of carbon removal with a focus on soils, leading due diligence efforts to ensure soil carbon projects meet our
Criteria for high-quality carbon dioxide removal , and contributing to science and policy surrounding the role of soils in mitigating climate change.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on carbon removal
Conduct due diligence of soil carbon projects
Catalyze supply of high-quality soil carbon projects
Research and communication
Qualifications
A PhD or M.S. in a soil-related discipline.
Strong analytical, computing, remote sensing, and/or GIS skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research and analytical results with limited direct guidance.
Excellent communicator and cross-functional team builder.
Demonstrated excellence in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment.
Passion for addressing climate change is critical.
Fluency with climate topics, voluntary carbon markets, and carbon removal.
Salary Range
$130,000 - $159,000 a year
BenefitsWhile we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families.Our U.S. benefits include:
Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break.
16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave.
Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats.
Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly stipend.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCarbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Soil Carbon Scientist will wear multiple hats. We are a rapidly growing organization where flexibility is highly valued. In this role you will need to apply a strong vision and strategy of how soil carbon can best contribute to mitigating climate change while also being a doer who implements solutions and delivers positive outcomes.
Specifically, you will be expected to work with the science and business team as a strategic advisor to clients working to manage and remove carbon as well as make investments aimed at scaling high-quality carbon removal. Ongoing work will include: educating and advising clients on the opportunities of carbon removal with a focus on soils, leading due diligence efforts to ensure soil carbon projects meet our
Criteria for high-quality carbon dioxide removal , and contributing to science and policy surrounding the role of soils in mitigating climate change.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on carbon removal
Conduct due diligence of soil carbon projects
Catalyze supply of high-quality soil carbon projects
Research and communication
Qualifications
A PhD or M.S. in a soil-related discipline.
Strong analytical, computing, remote sensing, and/or GIS skills.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research and analytical results with limited direct guidance.
Excellent communicator and cross-functional team builder.
Demonstrated excellence in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment.
Passion for addressing climate change is critical.
Fluency with climate topics, voluntary carbon markets, and carbon removal.
Salary Range
$130,000 - $159,000 a year
BenefitsWhile we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Carbon Direct, we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families.Our U.S. benefits include:
Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break.
16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave.
Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats.
Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup and monthly stipend.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCarbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.#J-18808-Ljbffr