Full-Time
Forest Carbon Scientist
Remote
Posted on 9/6/2024
Pachama
51-200 employees
Facilitates carbon offsetting and forest conservation
Compensation Overview
$92k - $147kAnnually
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA
- Postgraduate degree (M.S., PhD) in forest science-related field and >5 years of professional experience.
- Proficiency in applying remote sensing or geospatial data to forest ecosystems and explaining findings in technical settings.
- Proficiency with Python or R and experience implementing analyses with Google Earth Engine.
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations on relevant topics.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, supporting complex projects, and communicating complex findings. Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
- Passion for environmental sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the planet.
- Experience working with forest carbon methodologies and carbon accounting principles.
- Excellent written and verbal with the ability to distill technical information for non-technical audiences.
- Apply geospatial analysis to evaluate the climatic, environmental, and social benefits of forest carbon projects listed on the Voluntary Carbon Market.
- Create written documentation of findings and provide interpretation of findings for non-technical stakeholders.
- Support the design and evaluation of reforestation projects developed by Pachama by creating novel methods to estimate leakage and natural risk assessment and other carbon accounting parameters.
- Own the communication of evaluation results with internal and external stakeholders.
- Own Pachama monitoring processes for forest projects, which include analyzing data, deriving insights, and communicating details.
- Develop novel remote sensing analyses to help solve immediate technical needs. Work with cross-functional partners to implement and design new products.
Pachama focuses on forest conservation and carbon offsetting to address climate change and support local communities. The company provides a platform for individuals and organizations to offset their carbon footprints or sell carbon credits by partnering with forest projects globally. Using remote sensing technology, Pachama monitors forests and creates models to measure carbon storage, offering valuable data for their projects. Their clients include individuals and corporations aiming for net-zero emissions, and they generate revenue by facilitating carbon credit sales. Recently, Pachama introduced an AI tool to evaluate forest carbon projects, enhancing the quality and transparency of the carbon market, which sets them apart as a reliable partner for brands committed to environmental sustainability.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$88.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2018
6 month growth
↓ -17%1 year growth
↓ -15%2 year growth
↑ 14%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnerships with high-profile companies like Shopify and Boston Consulting Group validate Pachama's credibility and market potential.
- The recent $64 million Series B funding round, including investments from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, provides strong financial backing for growth.
- Innovative projects like the reforestation initiative in Brazil's Atlantic Forest demonstrate Pachama's commitment to impactful environmental solutions.
What critics are saying
- The reliance on emerging technologies like AI and remote sensing could face technical challenges and slow adoption.
- The competitive landscape in the carbon offsetting market is intensifying, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
What makes Pachama unique
- Pachama leverages advanced remote sensing technology to accurately measure carbon storage in forests, setting it apart from competitors relying on less precise methods.
- Their AI-based tool for evaluating forest carbon projects enhances transparency and quality in the carbon market, a significant competitive advantage.
- Pachama's focus on supporting local communities and biodiversity protection adds a unique social and environmental dimension to their business model.