[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Opening: Soil Scientist Lead, Senior Manager with Cultivo Land

[Jennifer Holm]

Description

We are looking for a passionate Soil Science Lead to join our team and
spearhead our efforts in translating soil science into real-world
regeneration solutions. You will play a pivotal role in designing grassland
regeneration projects leading to increased soil health,  soil organic
carbon (SOC) accrual, enhanced biodiversity, and water quality improvement.
We are seeking a talented individual who is motivated to work on tangible,
scalable solutions that can help us tackle the climate, biodiversity and
land degradation crises. The successful candidate will work with a
world-class, purpose-driven team that moves at speed and strives for
maximum impact.

Apply here:
https://apply.workable.com/cultivo/j/23DF807082/

*What you'll be doing*


   - Working as part of the Solutions team, your expertise on soil science
   will help inform the design of high-quality rangeland/grassland
   regeneration projects around the world.


   - Collaborating with other team members and external partners to develop
   and implement data-driven regeneration initiatives focused on agricultural
   land management and SOC sequestration.


   - Leading our SOC modeling efforts, including SOC model selection,
   calibration and validation.


   - Helping devise and implement sound stratification sampling plans as
   well as SOC measurement and monitoring strategies, aiming for maximum
   impact of interpreting soil carbon stocks and stock changes, and
   transparency.


   - Analyzing and interpreting soil data using advanced statistical and
   modeling techniques, extracting meaningful patterns and relationships.


   - Informing the evolution of our SOC and Monitoring, Reporting,
   Verification (MRV) land regeneration tools in collaboration with the
   Product and Technology teams, including idea generation, requirements
   gathering, prototype build, feature prioritization, and tool validation.


   - Communicating research findings effectively through briefs,
   presentations, and webinars, bridging the gap between science and practical
   application.


   - Staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in soil methodologies
   within the voluntary carbon market and SOC research and modeling,
   continuously adapting and refining approaches to align with market trends
   and new scientific knowledge.

Requirements

   - Master’s Degree or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a
   related field with a strong emphasis on soil health, soil carbon
   sequestration, grazing and rangeland ecology, and sustainable agriculture
   - Minimum of 5 years of experience in conducting applied research on SOC
   modeling and measurement in rangeland/grassland ecosystems
   - Proficiency in process-based SOC biogeochemical models (e.g., CENTURY,
   RothC, DNDC, MEMS) is essential; experience with soil methodologies within
   the voluntary carbon market is preferred
   - Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in advanced statistical
   software, including proficiency in R and/or Python
   - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at navigating
   technical challenges and extracting actionable insights from data
   - Experience with field and laboratory methods for SOC analysis is
   highly desirable
   - Remote sensing and GIS knowledge and experience
   - Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, engaging diverse
   audiences with complex scientific concepts
   - Ability to work independently and as part of a team, across time
   zones, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach
   - Excellent English communication and writing skills. Spanish is a plus

Cultivo is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, cognitive diversity, national origin, family
or parental status, veteran or disability status. Please contact
careers at cultivo.land if you need special assistance during the recruiting
process due to a disability.

Apply here:
https://apply.workable.com/cultivo/j/23DF807082/


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Jennifer Holm
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