Scientific Project Reviewers

Relae Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible vacation policy

10 company-wide holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Relae Ltd. is seeking postgraduate-level researchers to assist with carbon project reviews. Suitable candidates are Masters or PhD students in climate science fields, eager to gain practical experience and work under the guidance of senior scientists.

Reviews follow a standardized template and six quality criteria, with a deliverable-based payment model. The role offers remote-friendly, flexible engagement and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate student status (Masters or PhD) in climate science.
• Interest in gaining work experience through project reviews.
• Ability to work under senior scientist oversight and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence reviews on carbon projects.
• Prepare short reports following a set template and quality criteria.
• Work under the oversight of a Relae senior scientist and QA/QC processes.

Skills

Graduate-level climate science

Education

Master's or PhD in climate science

Job description

Relae (formerly Carbon Direct) helps organizations like Microsoft, Mitsubishi, and JPMorgan Chase make defensible, high-stakes decisions across energy strategy, decarbonization, environmental markets, and natural capital. Our teams combine scientific rigor with commercial and policy fluency to answer questions that matter, and we invest just as seriously in the people answering them, with a clear path for career growth, structured manager development, and real ownership of hard problems from day one.

Overview of the Opportunity

Relae receives many client requests to conduct due diligence on carbon projects. We are looking to bring on additional contractors to assist with project reviews. These cover a wide range of carbon dioxide removal and reduction technologies and would be appropriate for advanced graduate students (Masters or PhD level) in climate science fields (e.g., forestry, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, ecology) who are interested in gaining work experience.

A review is generally a short report that follows a set template and examines the project proposal in the context of six quality criteria. Work is conducted with the oversight of a Relae senior scientist and subject to rigorous QA/QC. We operate a deliverable-based payment schedule based on the anticipated length and complexity of each assigned review.

Benefits:

While we love our work, our lives aren’t defined by it. At Relae (formerly Carbon Direct), we offer a robust benefits package that considers the whole person, their partners, and their families – and we’re always looking to improve.

Our U.S. benefits* include:

• Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. See a preview of our coverage here.
• Time off as needed: Flexible vacation policy and ten company-wide holidays, plus annual winter break between Christmas and New Year’s
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement
• Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
• Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup

*These benefits apply to U.S.-based employees only. Employees outside of the U.S. receive benefits that vary by country. To learn more, contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Relae selects and approaches the climate crisis, as well as the creativity and applicability of Relae’s advisory and investment work.

Relae is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, and promotion.