Senior Research and Development Manager

InPlanet; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 150.000 - 250.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

InPlanet, a remote-first ClimateTech startup, is seeking a Senior R+D Manager to lead agronomic trials in Brazil. The role involves designing experiments, managing data, and collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to drive scientific strategy and report on impact metrics.

Serviços

Competitive salary

Share options

Home office budget

Personal development budget

Language allowance

34+ days annual leave

Autonomy

Occasional off-sites

Travel

Laptop included

Qualificações

• 5+ years in senior research or related roles.
• Experience in R+D, experimental design, especially in agronomy.
• Successful research projects and publications in high-quality journals.

Responsabilidades

• Manage team members within R+D.
• Plan and oversee R+D activities, including experiment design.
• Analyze, present, and publish experimental data.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in English

Fluency in Portuguese

Knowledge of geology

Knowledge of geochemistry

Knowledge of agronomy

Formação académica

PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Earth Science, Geochemistry, or related fields

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About InPlanet

REMOTE WITHIN BRAZIL (ideally SP)
Fluency in English and Portuguese, both written and oral.
We are an impact-driven, remote-first ClimateTech (CDR) startup, headquartered in Germany and Brazil, focused on reversing climate change and promoting regenerative, low-carbon tropical agriculture. Our work involves Enhanced Rock Weathering in Brazil to regenerate soils, ecosystems, and improve food security and sovereignty.
People-first, Performance Culture: We believe in balancing people focus and high performance, fostering a culture symbolized by the Rocket (excellence) and the Heart (empathy). We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, psychological safety, belonging, and authenticity. Check out our Culture page for more.
About the Role
As Senior Research and Development (R+D) Manager, you will lead our R+D program on deploying ERW as a CO2 removal technique in Brazil, focusing on agronomic trials. Your responsibilities include designing experiments, managing data, and interpreting results to monitor agronomic parameters and answer fundamental research questions. You will be based in Brazil, with onsite presence as needed.
The Impact you can make
You will oversee and manage team members, drive scientific strategy, and report on farmer co-benefits and impact metrics with robust evidence. You will manage relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, especially in Brazil.
Core working relationships
Reporting to the Head of Science and Research, you will collaborate with the science and operations teams, particularly with the Science and Impact Lead.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage team members within R+D
• Plan and oversee R+D activities, including experiment design and stakeholder communication
• Analyze, present, and publish experimental data
• Support operations with scientific evidence for farmer pitches and case studies
• Drive research and science team strategy
• Manage collaborations with global researchers, focusing on Brazil
• Travel within Brazil for experiments and partner visits

You can be a Rock-Star if you have

Core Skills & Experience

• PhD (or equivalent) in Soil Science, Agronomy, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, or related fields
• 5+ years in senior research or related roles
• Experience in R+D, experimental design, especially in agronomy
• Successful research projects and publications in high-quality journals
• Experience working with industry, government, and academia
• Knowledge of geology, geochemistry, weathering, and agronomy
• Fluent in Portuguese and advanced in English
• Based in Brazil

Key Qualities

• Thought leader with clarity in complex topics
• Independent, confident, energetic, driven
• Fast learner, eager to grow professionally and personally
• Team player, supportive, proactive

Bonus Points

• Industry and management experience in CDR
• Near Piracicaba (SP) or willing to relocate
• Experience with OKRs

Living Our Values

At InPlanet, we aim to solve climate change with trust, drive, and impact. We seek individuals passionate about making a difference.

• Trust: Transparent, kind, collaborative
• Drive: Action-oriented, urgent
• Impact: Big dreams, meaningful change

Benefits

• Competitive salary, transparent discussions
• Share options, home office budget, personal development budget
• Language allowance, 34+ days annual leave
• Autonomy, meaningful work, occasional off-sites, travel
• Laptop included

InPlanet Compensation Philosophy

We ensure fair, equitable pay and benefits, considering role, level, and location, with transparent ranges influenced by market dynamics.

Application Process

Approximately 6 hours over 3-6 weeks, including interviews, a task, references, and possibly psychometric profiling.

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How to Apply

• Submit your CV in English (Portuguese only if justified).

We are committed to equal opportunity and fair processes.