<html><head></head><body><div><div><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class="">Vesta is hiring a full time Senior Scientist in Duck, North Carolina. Please see the job details below:<br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Job Description</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""></p><div class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">We are seeking to hire a Senior Scientist with a background in aqueous geochemistry, marine geochemistry, biogeochemistry or a related field, as well as extensive experience in field and laboratory experiments, to lead an upcoming field trial of Coastal Enhanced Weathering in Duck, NC, USA. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br></div><div class=""> <br></div><p></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""></p><div class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Various aspects of the role will involve project development and execution including, but not limited to, fieldwork, laboratory studies, research synthesis, data interpretation, scientific writing, science communication, stakeholder engagement (e.g. community members, NGOs, governmental officials, regulators, media), partnership relations (e.g. academic collaborators) and project management. This individual must thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment while simultaneously contributing to multiple projects.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></div><div class=""> <br></div><p></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">This is a 2-year position and will be located in Duck, NC, with the option to extend following that time at Vesta’s other global locations. We are seeking a PhD-level candidate but will also consider post-master’s candidates with an exceptional track record and directly relevant research experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Partners/Spouses</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">For competitive candidates with spouses or partners, we are willing to explore potential employment options for them at Vesta. A scientific background is not required.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">The responsibilities of this position include:</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><ul style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58)" class=""><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Conducting hands-on, field-based research in coastal oceanography with an emphasis on seawater and porewater geochemistry including carbon, nutrient, and trace metal cycling.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Assisting in the day-to-day management of fieldwork operations, including overseeing a small team of field technicians, academic collaborations, and government partnerships.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Analyzing geochemical, biogeochemical, and physical data and helping to develop predictive models for olivine weathering and carbon sequestration.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Providing thoughtful and evidence-based insight to the project team about how to advance our mission in an ethically and scientifically robust manner.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Contributing to research and funding proposal writing.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Reporting progress and results to the greater Vesta team, other researchers, regulators, community members, and industry partners.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Presenting at conferences and workshops relevant to the project.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Assisting with the coordination of research activities and actively contributing to research outputs in order to meet project milestones.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> </li></ul><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><i class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">The ideal candidate can easily fulfill the responsibilities of this position described above and has the following qualities and experience:</span></i></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Personal</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><ul style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58)" class=""><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">A deep sense of dedication to combating the climate crisis.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Ability and passion to learn quickly and solve challenges independently and creatively.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">A commitment to harmonious and productive collaboration.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Professionalism under all circumstances.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Meticulous attention to detail in planning and procedure.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Enthusiasm for the Vesta mission and ethos.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Dedication to fair and equitable treatment of all individuals on the team.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Excitement and enthusiasm to assist in meeting the challenges of running a first-of-a-kind field pilot experiment, including developing relevant protocols and methods as required.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li></ul><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Required Skills and Experience</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><ul style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58)" class=""><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">M.S. or Ph.D. in Oceanography, Biogeochemistry, Geochemistry, or a related discipline.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">US citizen</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience planning and conducting fieldwork, including boat-based activities.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Proficiency working with and organizing datasets.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Strong scientific writing skills in English. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Demonstrated ability to work independently.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Demonstrated technical expertise in the following areas: fieldwork, (bio)geochemistry, analytical geochemistry.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience in team management.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience in project management.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li></ul><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Preferred Skills and Experience</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><ul style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58)" class=""><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience with marine pore water and/or sediment geochemical analysis.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience in fluid dynamics or geochemical modeling.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience performing high-precision measurements of carbonate geochemistry.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience in small boat handling.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Commercial or Technical Diving Qualifications. Experience with ADCI and OSHA compliant dive operations.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Experience operating and maintaining in-situ sensors.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Contribution to at least one or more peer-reviewed publications.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li><li class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Ability to travel for brief periods of time (1-2 weeks) a few times (2-3) per year.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></li></ul><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""> <br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><b class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Employment Terms</span></span></b></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Hiring is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><br></p><div><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Vesta offers a competitive salary with benefits. Information available on request.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></div><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><br></p><div><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class="">Vesta is an 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></div><p style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;font-weight:400;color:rgb(43,51,58);margin:0px" class=""><br></p><div><span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class=""><i>To be considered for this position, please <a href="https://projectvesta.applytojob.com/apply/PTH9rd3kPz/Senior-Scientist-Geochemistry" target="_blank">submit a resume and a cover</a> letter telling us more about yourself. Vesta will not consider applications submitted without a cover letter. </i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://projectvesta.applytojob.com/apply/PTH9rd3kPz/Senior-Scientist-Geochemistry">https://projectvesta.applytojob.com/apply/PTH9rd3kPz/Senior-Scientist-Geochemistry</a> <span class=""><span class=""><span class=""><span style="font-weight:400" class=""><span class=""><span style="text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-line:none" class=""><i></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class=""><br></div></div><div></div><br><div class="gmail_signature"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><b>April Eason</b> <br></div><div><i>Associate Program Manager </i></div><div><a href="https://www.vesta.earth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4ywloaaagGrs3BZKhFp2AqgQm0QJ0GBE_qeJD2zUNYHQcb4tQVdwG-yj1L9-C--qkJGHh3HxQk" height="45" width="96"></a><br></div></div></div><br><div style="clear:both">Sent via <a href="https://sprh.mn/?vip=april@vesta.earth" target="_blank">Superhuman</a></div><br></div></div></body></html>