Climate Scientist (Supply)

Climate Scientist (Supply)RemoteClimateFull timeUnited KingdomLondon, England, United KingdomShare this job DescriptionThe Supercritical missionThe latest IPCC reports tell it all. We can decarbonize industry, switch to renewables, and drive electric vehicles. But we still need to remove 10 billion tonnes of CO2 from the air each year by 2050 to stay below 1.5C of warming. To do this, the voluntary carbon removal industry needs to scale by 14,000x in the next 24 years. That's where Supercritical comes in.Our mission is to scale carbon removal to gigatonne capacity before it's too late. As the leading carbon removal marketplace we provide liquidity to this new market by matching large-scale buyers with the most trusted suppliers of carbon removal credits. We help ambitious buyers find innovative supply, de-risking the transaction for buyers and providing a route to market for suppliers.In June 2023 we raised a $13M Series A from Lightspeed Venture Partners to achieve the next stage of our growth. We'd like your help!Why is carbon removal critical?Carbon removal includes nature-based solutions like biochar and cutting-edge technologies that literally pull carbon from the sky and store it underground for millennia. We need to scale to remove 10 billion tons a year by 2050 to stay below 1.5 degrees of warming. This is over 14,000x the rate we are removing carbon at today. We've only removed a few thousand tonnes to date. This will be a trillion dollar industry by 2050.The RoleThis is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of carbon removal and to deeply understand the science and operations of the most innovative CDR projects on the planet. You will be responsible for assessing the quality and risk of projects in order to improve transparency and trust, ultimately helping to scale the market in a sustainable way.What will you achieve in the next 12 months?Lead the delivery of the vetting and development processes for specific Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) projects to guarantee the highest quality of projects on the Supercritical platform. You'll receive training and support from our experienced Lead Climate Scientist and Director of Climate Science.Develop and refine our CDR quality standards and vetting frameworks, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in climate science.Independently apply commercial vetting frameworks to assess project viability and long-term credit delivery.Cultivate relationships with our CDR project suppliers, offering feedback and sharing market insights.Become an in-house expert on the details of our CDR project suppliers and stay current with the latest scientific developments.Support the sales and marketing team by contributing to initiatives that promote climate thought leadership, educating potential CDR buyers.RequirementsMSc or higher in chemical engineering, environmental science, or a relevant natural science such as chemistry, or a BEng/BSc with 3–5 years of relevant work experience.In-depth expertise in biomass-based CDR pathways such as biochar or bioenergy.Previous experience working in the climate and sustainability field; academic, consulting, commercial, government, NGO etc.A lot of curiosity and a broad understanding of carbon, climate, and sustainability issues, and a genuine care about real climate impact.High attention to detail and a love of digging below the surface to understand what is really going on.Excellent communication skills and a passion for clear scientific communication. Your writing is punchy and impactful.Excellent analytical skills and good proficiency with Excel/spreadsheets.Passion for fast-paced environments with a high level of resilience and adaptability to ambiguity.Experience with one or more of the following would be a strong plus, particularly in a CDR or biochar context: LCA, carbon accounting, financial modelling, TEA, MRV plans, or environmental impact assessments.What values can you expect from your colleagues?We have set ourselves the mission...