Senior Research Scientist, Carbon Neutralization

Minimum Qualifications:3+ years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experiencePhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experienceAcademic expertise, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or presentations, in one or more of the following carbon reduction and/or removal ‘segments’: enhanced weathering, biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS), direct air capture (DAC), ocean CDR, household fuel-switching, and/or avoided short-lived climate pollutants (CH4 and N2O reductions via rice, landfill, fertilizer, etc.)Join us at the cutting edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon’s scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally, and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge, our commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our global operations by 2040. As part of the Worldwide Environment team, Amazon's Worldwide Carbon team is dedicated to working across the company with our business units to make operational changes to accelerate solutions and decarbonize our businesses in service of The Climate Pledge.The Carbon Neutralization team is seeking a research scientist that will dive deep to drive strategy and create methodological approaches for impact evaluation in novel carbon dioxide removal and reduction segments. The Carbon Neutralization team is responsible for the science, strategy, and procurement of outside-value-chain greenhouse gas reduction and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) efforts to help reach net zero. Your work will help Amazon expand its portfolio of catalytic investment in high quality carbon reduction and removal to meet net zero.The ideal candidate will be able to take a first principles approach to review and design scientific quantification methodologies that allow Amazon to confidently quantify the impact of outside-value-chain greenhouse gas reduction and carbon dioxide removal interventions. The candidate should have a deep systems understanding of the carbon cycle, and a working familiarity with various quantitative approaches to impact and uncertainty evaluation for project-based interventions.Key Job Responsibilities:Own science-based strategy and quality bar setting in a number of scalable carbon reduction and/or removal ‘segments,’ including but not limited to: enhanced weathering, biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS), direct air capture (DAC), ocean CDR, household fuel-switching, and/or avoided short-lived climate pollutants (CH4 and N2O reductions via rice, landfill, fertilizer, etc.)Review and identify weaknesses in existing quantification approaches within voluntary and compliance carbon markets.Develop novel methodological approaches to quantify the climate impact of, and monitor the ongoing performance of, specific segments and/or projects.Build trust with external academics, civil society, and suppliers working in carbon reduction and removal.Publish internal- and external-facing scientific publications demonstrating Amazon’s approach to quantification and credit quality.Work closely with portfolio and project managers and a broader Amazon sustainability science and technology community to instill best scientific practices into Amazon’s neutralization investments.Periodically travel to project sites and facilities around the US and world.About the Team:Diverse Experiences:

World Wide Sustainability (WWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply.Inclusive Team Culture:

It is in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.Mentorship and Career Growth:

We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here.Work/Life Balance:

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture.Additional Qualifications:Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changesExperience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithmsExperience conveying complex subject matter to clients and stakeholdersExpertise in statistical sampling, methods for uncertainty propagation, and techno-economic assessments and lifecycle assessments of carbon removal or reduction interventionsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market.This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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