Carbon Removal Scientist, Biomass Feedstocks

Isometric; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated professional to advance biomass-based carbon removal science. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the rigor of scientific protocols while collaborating with suppliers and engaging with key stakeholders. This position promises a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable practices and tackle climate change head-on. If you're a proactive individual with a PhD in a relevant field and a passion for impactful work, this is the chance to make a lasting difference in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in environmental science, forestry, or agro-economics.
• Interdisciplinary background in biomass sustainability and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Ensure biomass-based carbon removal science is rigorous and up-to-date.
• Develop MRV protocols for biomass carbon removal.
• Engage with academia and industry partners on sustainable biomass research.

Skills

Biomass Sustainability

Environmental Science

Data Analysis

Regulatory Frameworks

Education

PhD in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

About Us

Isometric is the world’s most trusted carbon registry. We issue scientifically rigorous carbon credits to help Fortune 100 companies avoid greenwashing while tackling climate change.

Our customers include Google, Meta, J.P. Morgan, McKinsey and Microsoft.

We're growing quickly, but we’re intentional about hiring people who contribute to our unique culture. Our team is smart, meticulous and courageous—but warm, kind and supportive too.

We’re looking for doers with a bias to action. If you want to join a company that gets important stuff done quickly, with no drama—then let us know.

Tackling climate change at Isometric is a career-defining role.

Working here will be unlike any job you've had before.

Things you’ll do in this role:

• Take ownership of deliverables, ensuring Isometric's biomass-based carbon removal science is rigorous and up-to-date. Collaborate with carbon removal suppliers to understand their processes and support customer needs.

• Develop and refine MRV protocols to address net negativity, durability, uncertainty, and additionality in biomass-based carbon removal. Design leakage mitigation frameworks and streamline compliance evaluations with verification and technology teams.

• Engage with academia, national labs and industry partners to stay informed about sustainable biomass research and technology development.

Things we’re looking for:

• A PhD degree in environmental science, forestry, agriculture, agro-economics, or a related field. Highly qualified applicants with a Master's degree will be considered.

• An interdisciplinary technical background in forestry, land use change or biomass sustainability. Experience analyzing biomass supply chains. Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards governing biomass use is benefitial.

• A collaborative spirit, a solution-oriented mindset and a track record of delivering innovative and robust solutions in response to complex technical problems.

This role isn’t for you if:

• You want a remote job. We value collaboration and physical time together. We’re in the office three days per week.

• You want to stay within your area of expertise and you prefer structured environments. We’re a small team moving at extreme pace in an environment with plenty of ambiguity. We’re building and learning on the fly—and everyone’s a generalist.

• You’re looking for a short term gig. Everything at Isometric is designed for the long term: our business model, our reward system and our decision-making processes. You should only apply if you’re looking to make a move that will last 5-10 years.