Earthshot is a climate tech company focused on scaling carbon development efforts for reforestation and conservation, developing and financing nature-based carbon projects, and advancing automation in technology and science while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our goal is to make the easiest and most effective way to create and finance nature restoration and conservation carbon projects, and we need your help to do it.

Here are a few highlights we’re excited about:

• Product: Released LandOS V2, an innovative platform that automates many of the most time-consuming steps in developing carbon projects.
• Projects: Over 1 million hectares under conservation and reforestation, with $60M+ in projects financed in 2024.
• Financial: Achieved 100%+ year-over-year growth and successfully closed a Series A funding round in 2024 to expand our team.

The Role: Senior Tropical Forest Ecologist

We are seeking an experienced tropical forest ecologist with expertise in carbon accounting. The role requires developing novel ecological analyses, translating carbon methodologies into efficient Python workflows, conducting net GHG assessments, designing monitoring plans for potential carbon projects, and representing our science to clients while adapting to evolving organizational needs. Flexibility and managing shifting priorities are essential for success in this dynamic, interdisciplinary role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct carbon project GHG assessments applying carbon accounting methodologies and protocols such as Verra’s VM0047, among others
• Design comprehensive ecological analyses, e.g., native restoration and assisted natural regeneration GHG ex-ante removals, natural risk assessments, leakage GHG emission assessments
• Design monitoring plans that adhere to specific standards and methodologies
• Apply deep expertise in tropical forest ecology to inform and enhance project design
• Write clear and concise project reports
• Act as a primary point of contact with clients, ensuring clear communication regarding deliverables, progress, and project outcomes
• Collaborate closely with:

• Science team members to drive project success and innovation
• Project teams to successfully support projects on the ground
• Proposal teams to develop high-quality project proposals
• Tech team to automate analyses

• Conduct thorough literature reviews to support the development of carbon accounting analyses and products
• Identify talent gaps and lead recruitment efforts to build a high-performing, multidisciplinary Science team
• Mentor junior Science team members in developing ecological analyses and translating carbon methodologies into efficient Python code

Must-Have Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, or a related field (MSc with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 2+ years of experience)
• Technical Skills:

• Expertise in tropical forest ecology
• Expertise in carbon accounting protocols, particularly VM0047 and associated tools (e.g., VMD0054), and carbon development deliverables
• Proficiency in Python, including an ability to develop efficient workflows

• Professional Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience effectively collaborating across disciplines
• Solid understanding of and experience applying statistical analyses, including uncertainty quantification
• Ability to assess limits to natural regeneration and forest growth potential through personal observations and questioning of local experts during project site visits

• Personal Attributes:

• A deep love for nature and a desire to help build a more integrated future for humanity

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience using Verra’s Improved Forest Management methodology
• Experience working with clients

Working at Earthshot

We are a close-knit community of international team members working remotely. We value transparency, autonomy, and authenticity, allowing each person to set their own day-to-day schedule. We use Slack, Notion, Asana, Rippling, Zoom, SharePoint and GSuite. We fully participate in the weekly all-hands and annual team retreats. We appreciate good humor, kindness, and a genuine love of this planet. More about Earthshot, our values, the hiring process, and our sector here.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We value diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and unique abilities that bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. We seek to create an environment where differences are celebrated and leveraged to drive positive change. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or religion.

If you feel called to join our team, please fill out this application. We look forward to connecting with you!

Application deadline: Dec. 20, 2024, to be given full consideration.

Salary Range: $138,000 - $160,000. This range does not include a geo modifier applied to both US and international candidates.