Senior Carbon Scientist - Regenerative Ag & Data Leader

agorocarbon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

agorocarbon seeks a carbon scientist to manage agronomic research, support GHG accounting, and advance regenerative practices. You will collaborate with GST and Sales to ensure program integrity and field-ready guidance, drawing on soil health, grazing management, and data-driven modeling.

The role requires translating science into practical guidance for growers and ranchers, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve carbon outcomes and market integrity.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Soil Science, Rangeland Management, Environmental Science, or related field (equiv. exp).
• 5+ years in agronomy, regenerative agriculture, soil health, carbon programs, or related field.
• Strong experience in range and pasture management and regenerative grazing.
• Working knowledge of agricultural carbon markets, GHG accounting, carbon sequestration, and carbon-credit methodologies (Verra VCS/VVB desirable).
• Strong experimental design, data analysis, and translating research into practical guidance.
• Experience translating field data into reliable model inputs and insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage growers, ranchers, and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel ~20–30% for field visits, conferences, and engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional agronomic support across Science, Data, Modeling, Carbon, GST and Commercial teams.
• Translate research into scalable program guidelines and field-level practice guidance.
• Lead evaluation of agronomic practices to increase carbon sequestration and program scalability.
• Improve practice guidelines using data, field performance, and modeling insights.
• Mentor GST and ensure scientifically rigorous training and resources.
• Collaborate with modeling team to align field data with model inputs and outcomes.
• Address VVB/Verra findings and ensure eligibility and data quality.

Skills

Agronomy

Data analytics

Modeling

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

MS/PhD in Soil Science or related field

Tools

Verra VCS knowledge

Job description

agorocarbon seeks a carbon scientist to manage agronomic research, support GHG accounting, and advance regenerative practices. You will collaborate with GST and Sales to ensure program integrity and field-ready guidance, drawing on soil health, grazing management, and data-driven modeling.

The role requires translating science into practical guidance for growers and ranchers, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve carbon outcomes and market integrity.