[ES_JOBS_NET] Project Scientist Position at Project Vesta, a climate change mitigation startup (remote)

[Grace Andrews]

Project Scientist

Project Vesta is on a mission to remove billions of tons of excess
atmospheric carbon dioxide through Coastal Enhanced Weathering (CEW). CEW
is a nature-based carbon dioxide removal method that accelerates the
weathering rate of a naturally occurring magnesium silicate, olivine, using
coastal wave energy. To stop (and ultimately reverse) global warming, both
carbon dioxide emission reductions and removal will be necessary. We
believe that working with coastal communities to enable CEW worldwide is
paramount to building a more inclusive and sustainable future.


BACKGROUND

Project Vesta <http://www.projectvesta.org> is a global organization made
up of scientists and entrepreneurs working together to remove gigatons of CO
2 from the atmosphere by accelerating the weathering rate of the mineral
olivine. To safely and effectively advance CEW, Project Vesta is engaged in
diverse scientific research with collaborators from both domestic and
international universities and institutions. Investigating the drivers of
olivine dissolution in coastal environments involves studying numerous
oceanographic processes at multiple scales. We are also developing social
licensing frameworks along with researching public perceptions of CEW.
Taken together, our aim is to holistically advance the safe and effective
deployment of olivine sand in coastal areas by working with local
communities, governments, and scientists.

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a background in science
(chemistry, geology, oceanography, biology), civil and coastal engineering,
resource management, or a related field. This role will support the
Scientific Directors of Project Vesta and will involve various aspects of
project development including but not limited to field studies, laboratory
studies, research synthesis, data interpretation, scientific writing,
stakeholder engagement, partnership relations, and project management. This
individual must thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment while
simultaneously contributing to multiple projects.

This is a fully remote position but will require travel to national and
international field sites and team gatherings multiple times a year for
periods of one to multiple weeks.

The responsibilities of this position include:

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   Supporting the Scientific Directors of Project Vesta with all aspects of
   their projects
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   Tasks can include, but are not limited to, partnership outreach,
   stakeholder engagement, project management tasks, data analysis, drafting
   research and project proposals, and contributing to scientific manuscripts.
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   Providing thoughtful and evidence-based insight to the project team on
   your scientific or professional area of expertise
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   Assisting with the coordination of research activities and actively
   contributing to research outputs in order to meet project milestones.
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   Assisting with scientific fieldwork at project sites
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   Reporting progress and results to other researchers, the project team,
   industry partners, and stakeholders
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   Participating in conferences and workshops relevant to the project as
   required.



The ideal candidate can easily fulfill the responsibilities of this
position described above and has the following qualities and experience:


Personal

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   A deep sense of dedication to combating the climate crisis
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   Ability and passion to learn quickly, and solve challenges independently
   and creatively
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   A commitment to harmonious and productive collaboration
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   Professionalism under all circumstances
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   Meticulous attention to detail in planning and procedure
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   Enthusiasm for the Project Vesta mission and ethos
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   Dedication to fair and equitable treatment of all individuals on the
   team.


Minimum Qualifications

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   M.Sc. in STEM or a related discipline + at least 1 year of relevant work
   experience. Exceptional, relevant work experience can be substituted for
   graduate degree.
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   Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
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   Excellent communications skills with both scientists and non-scientists
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   Ability to participate in intense fieldwork involving out-of-state
   and/or international travel 4-8 weeks per year. Field work may involve
   in-water and boat-based activities.
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   Proficiency working with, and organizing, datasets
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   Strong scientific writing skills in English. Peer-reviewed publication
   history is a plus.
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   Demonstrated ability to work independently.



Preferred Qualifications


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   Direct experience working in oceanography, shoreline management, or a
   related discipline
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   Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
   Field sampling, marine ecology, analytical geochemistry, numerical
   modeling/scientific programming, GIS, data analysis and statistics,
   scientific writing/publications, public relations/client
   communications/scientific communications
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   Experience in project management
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   Programming ability in R, Julia, Python, or comparable languages is a
   plus
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   Fluency in Foreign Languages (written + spoken) is a plus


Employment Terms

·      All nationalities welcome but must have the ability to travel
internationally and work primarily during the US work day

·      Competitive salary and benefits

·      Opportunity to work remotely, some travel to field sites required



Interested candidates please email a CV/resume, 1 page cover letter, and a
relevant writing sample (e.g. technical report, first author publication,
etc.) to: nate at projectvesta.org. Please include names and contact
information for 3 professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and demand equal
opportunity employment. We are committed to building a team that represents
a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills- because reversing
climate change is going to require a diverse and unprecedented workforce.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.


-- 
*Grace Andrews, Ph.D.*
Director of Scientific Operations
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