Full-Time

Soil Scientist

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Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct

51-200 employees

Provides carbon reduction and removal expertise

Consulting
Energy

Compensation Overview

$130k - $159kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Lab & Research
Environmental Sciences
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • A PhD or M.S and years of experience 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 who creates strong relationships with a global distributed team. You have a point of view but also a healthy respect for others’ experiences and encourage others to generate and explore new ideas.
  • Demonstrated excellence in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented professional environment (consulting, startup, not-for-profit, etc.).
  • Passion for addressing climate change is critical.
  • Fluency with climate topics, voluntary carbon markets, and carbon removal.
Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on carbon removal
  • Help clients understand the opportunities and risks associated with different methods of carbon removal across soil systems, develop carbon removal strategies, construct carbon removal portfolios, integrate carbon management into their business, and communicate efforts to clients and the public.
  • Conduct due diligence of soil carbon projects
  • Lead due diligence teams to ensure soil carbon projects adhere to Criteria for high-quality carbon dioxide removal in line with Carbon Direct’s climate-first approach to enumerating the carbon benefits from an offset project.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative assessments of economic, social, and environmental co-benefits of soil carbon projects which may include (but not be limited to): social and environmental justice, biodiversity preservation and promotion, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Conduct on-going monitoring, reporting, and verification for long-term soil carbon projects.
  • Conduct site visits and stakeholder consultations.
  • Catalyze supply of high-quality soil carbon projects.
  • Proactively engage with project developers and proponents of soil carbon projects.
  • Contribute to efforts to develop data-driven efforts to identify high-quality soil carbon projects.
  • Research and communication
  • Contribute to reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Actively engage with social media and participate in public events to communicate the science and policy of carbon removal.

Carbon Direct focuses on helping businesses, governments, and private entities reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the environment. They provide scientific and technical expertise on various carbon technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, and direct air capture. Their team of over 30 scientists offers tailored advice based on rigorous research to meet the specific needs of each client. Carbon Direct's business model includes end-to-end carbon management services, assisting clients in procuring lower carbon products and ensuring their projects have a real climate impact. They conduct thorough due diligence to validate project viability and safety. Targeting Fortune 500 companies and other committed entities, Carbon Direct aims to help reduce and remove over 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, generating revenue by charging for their specialized services.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$58.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

102%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Carbon Direct is recognized as a top startup by LinkedIn for two consecutive years.
  • The company invested $40M in LanzaTech, boosting sustainable aviation fuel technology.
  • Strategic advisory roles in major DOE projects enhance Carbon Direct's industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging startups could dilute Carbon Direct's market share.
  • Volatility in carbon credit prices poses a financial risk to Carbon Direct's revenue model.
  • Potential regulatory changes could impose stricter compliance requirements on Carbon Direct.

What makes Carbon Direct unique

  • Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services with scientific expertise.
  • The company provides tailored advice on carbon technologies like reforestation and direct air capture.
  • Carbon Direct conducts thorough due diligence to ensure project safety and viability.

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Benefits

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision

20 days of paid time off and 11 company-wide holidays

16 weeks of paid parental and family leave

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats

Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup