Chief Scientist, Climate Tech & Carbon Removal Strategy

smtp consult pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SMTP Consult Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Head of Science to lead scientific strategy for a carbon removal portfolio. You will oversee project evaluations, design MRV frameworks and establish biodiversity assessment methodologies, working closely with the CEO and investors.

You will build a robust scientific foundation for a climate-tech startup, guiding technical due diligence, BD engagement and regulatory alignment while scaling the science team and ensuring credible environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field (climate science, environmental science, ecology, etc.).
• Experience in carbon markets, carbon removal or MRV across project developers, registries or standards orgs.
• Strong understanding of carbon removal methods (DACCS, biochar, ARR, blue carbon).
• In-depth biodiversity knowledge with MRV framework development for nature-based projects.
• Familiarity with biodiversity frameworks (CCB, SBTN, TNFD, IUCN).
• Understanding of GHG accounting under the GHG Protocol (Scopes 1-3).
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a late-stage startup setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead carbon removal assessment, evaluating additionality, permanence and integrity.
• Design MRV frameworks to ensure defensible, verifiable carbon removal claims.
• Develop biodiversity MRV using remote sensing, eDNA, acoustic methods and fieldwork.
• Build and manage a portfolio of projects balancing quality, cost and risks.
• Evaluate biodiversity and ecosystem benefits across nature-based projects.
• Ensure alignment with ICVCM Core Carbon Principles and related standards.
• Engage with registries, standards bodies and project developers.
• Translate complex science into credible materials for partners and investors.
• Lead scientific due diligence for fundraising and strategic alliances.
• Monitor climate science developments and update methodologies accordingly.
• Grow and mentor the scientific and technical team as the company scales.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Scientific communication

Independent startup experience

Leadership and people management

Project oversight

Education

Master's degree or PhD in climate/environmental science

Tools

Remote sensing

environmental DNA (eDNA)

acoustic monitoring

field surveys

MRV frameworks

Job description

SMTP Consult Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Head of Science to lead scientific strategy for a carbon removal portfolio. You will oversee project evaluations, design MRV frameworks and establish biodiversity assessment methodologies, working closely with the CEO and investors.

You will build a robust scientific foundation for a climate-tech startup, guiding technical due diligence, BD engagement and regulatory alignment while scaling the science team and ensuring credible environmental impact.