Scientist

As part of our client’s Science Team, you won’t just work in carbon markets — you’ll help shape how they work from the inside out. You’ll dive into emerging carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and reduction technologies, develop methodologies that turn innovation into certified climate action, and collaborate closely with the Certification and Tech teams to bring those methods to life.Your work will directly help build a high-integrity, science-backed carbon standard, influencing how new climate solutions are assessed, validated, and brought to market.You’ll work most closely with the Science Lead, as well as the Chief Product & Technical Officer and Certification Operations Lead. As a member of the Science Team, your role is to uphold scientific rigor and critical thinking across all projects, while exploring new technologies to expand the portfolio of carbon methodologies.Our client’s start-up culture means high levels of autonomy, no micro-management, and a strong focus on experimentation and innovation.RequirementsPhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g., Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Climate Science, or related discipline).Demonstrated experience with Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) pathways, technologies, or methodologies.Key Skills for SuccessThis role is ideal for someone excited by deep technical research, fast-moving problem-solving, and high-impact climate work. You’ll play a central role in ensuring every methodology published balances scientific rigor with practical implementation.Scientific and Analytical Mindset: You’re naturally curious and comfortable diving into unfamiliar technologies or scientific domains. You enjoy reading technical literature, engaging with experts, evaluating complex systems, and distilling insights into clear, actionable outputs.Research Agility with Decision-Making Rigor: You’re equally comfortable spending hours exploring a complex CDR pathway as you are in making a reasoned, evidence-based decision quickly. You balance high standards with feasibility, recognizing the real-world constraints of climate tech companies while upholding methodological integrity.Critical Thinking & Intellectual Humility: You question assumptions, evaluate conflicting inputs, and form your own judgment. You know when to ask questions, when to push back, and when to seek external perspectives.Technical Writing & Communication: You can translate complex scientific ideas into well-structured guidance and documentation. You also communicate clearly with internal teams, external partners, and corporate stakeholders.Autonomous Problem-Solving: You thrive in ambiguity and can independently tackle broad research questions such as “How should X be accounted for in our methodology?” by investigating, consulting literature and experts, and proposing evidence-based solutions.Collaborative Spirit: You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working across functions — from Certification and Tech to Sales. You value diverse perspectives and integrate feedback from multiple stakeholders.Please do not worry if you don’t meet every single point — our client values potential and is open to candidates who share a strong passion for the mission.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Maintain Methodologies: Research and draft new carbon removal and reduction methodologies, analyze data, and prepare materials for decision-making. Design and revise methodological frameworks and help implement them through digital certification and LCA platforms.Uphold and Evolve the Standard Rules: Maintain the integrity of our client’s carbon standard by revising core rules, ensuring consistency across methodologies, and aligning with leading accreditation bodies (ICROA, ICVCM, etc.).Enable Certification at Scale: Support the Certification team by interpreting and applying methodologies to real projects, resolving edge cases, and developing internal guidance and training materials.Engage with External Stakeholders: Represent our client as a rigorous, science-based, and collaborative organization in external forums. Contribute to working groups with project developers, auditors, and experts, and help draft responses to public consultations (e.g., SBTi, CRCF).Bridge Science and Sales: Support Sales and Partnerships teams with clear, accurate explanations of methodologies and the certification system.Build Scalable Scientific Infrastructure: Contribute to the development of LCA models, templates, processes, and tools to make methodologies easier to use and more impactful.