WHO WE ARE We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil with the goal to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon and sustainable. We are working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, currently with a focus on Brazil. We do that to create a liveable planet for future generations and, in specific, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics. Our stakeholders and clients are from all over the world, and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. OUR VISION Our Vision is to remove gigatons (that's billions of tons) of CO2 from the atmosphere in a permanent, scalable and safe way. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to enable farmers in the tropics to replace synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and limestone with (silicate) rock powder from local mines. ABOUT THE ROLE Portuguese (fluent) + English (advanced) are both required for this role. As our MRV Scientist Rocks &amp; Minerals you will be at the forefront of our relationship with the mining sector, focussing on ensuring that we use the best rock for carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering and agriculture. This role requires a deep understanding of geology, mineralogy and mining in Brazil and is crucial to contribute to our success in our Operations as well as the scientific Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of our ERW projects. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING <ul><li>Closely collaborate with our science team to ensure the quality of our rock powder</li><li>Occasional travel to mining locations</li><li>Contribute to collecting data for running comprehensive life cycle analysis for rock powder production  </li><li>You compare, present and discuss data internally with our (science) team as well as with leading researchers globally</li><li>Assess the quality of silicate rocks, especially their chemical composition, mineralogy and eventually their fit for ERW and carbon removal purposes in tropical soils</li><li>Develop and lead novel quality control processes in mining operations</li><li>Build and maintain a comprehensive database of mining locations, rock chemistries &amp; mineralogies as well as production capacity and total available mineral reserves </li><li>Apply your expertise in rock-mineralogy to perform in-depth analysis of the mineral components and how they dissolve in the field context  </li><li>Being a key player in our world: class science team and cooperate with global leaders of various universities and research initiatives. </li><li>Driving frontier research about the dissolution of silicate minerals and resulting carbon removal through ERW in a variety of tropical, agricultural settings</li><li>Assist in the screening of mines and play a vital role in understanding the mining and rock powder production cycle </li><li>Bridge the gap between geological knowledge and practical mining operations.</li><li>Contribute to the commercial aspects of our mining projects by providing geological insights. </li></ul> YOU CAN BE A ROCK-STAR IF YOU HAVE <ul><li>Academic background in Geology or a related field, PhD is a plus</li><li>Professional Registration – European Geologist, Chartered Geologist or equivalent</li><li>Live in Piracicaba or open to relocate is a plus</li><li>Experience in the mining industry and/or quality control in rock and mineral exploration</li><li>Prior experience in LCA is a plus</li><li>A passion for scientific discovery and a dedication to maintaining high-quality standards</li><li>You have experience with ensuring data quality and working with larger datasets</li><li>You are skilled with setting up new experiments and manage them from start to end</li><li>You are experienced with field work and know how to do professional sampling</li><li>You are passionate about solving Climate Change and Carbon Removal</li><li>You bring a combination of top-notch scientific expertise, precision, focus, hands-on mentality, positive energy and the ability to drive things forward.</li><li>You are a fast learner and want to steadily improve your professional and personal skill set</li><li>You can break down complex problems and present them in a clear and concise way</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Startup Drive: ability and excitement to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, value-driven environment.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul><li>Prior Knowledge of basalt and other silicate rocks </li><li>Knowledgeable about the dissolution kinetics of silicate bearing minerals in natural environments, especially soils  </li></ul> LIVING OUR VALUES At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. As a fast-growing startup, we are also in the process of identifying and further articulating our culture and key values on which we hold each other accountable in the company. These values are also an important part of our selection process for this role:<ul><li>You possess a drive to get things done (the time is now!) with a hands-on, can-do attitude - #Igotthis, #yougotthis </li><li>You are committed to the process of constant learning, CDR is a new space! - #wearealllearning  </li><li>You are aspired to deliver quality, evidence-driven, trusted output - #excellencebuildstrust</li><li>You believe in being kind and transparent at the workplace - #thereforeachother, #diversityiskey</li><li>You dream big and you believe in making a difference - #bigsolutionstobigchallenges</li></ul> WHAT WE OFFER <ul><li>People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is the dynamic fusion of these two essential elements. The Rocket emoji symbolizes our unrelenting drive for peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart emoji represents our deep commitment to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member's well-being. Together, we're not only elevating our business but also the aspirations of those who make it all happen.</li><li>A Bigger Purpose: When you're part of the InPlanet Team, you're part of a great vision. It's about creating a world where every action, every project, and every campaign contributes to a greener, healthier future.</li><li>We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging and authenticity. </li><li>Benchmarked, competitive pay: Experience, location and working model are taken into consideration, therefore we cannot provide an explicit range for each role. We discuss this in more detail in the first round of interviews.</li><li>Share options to make you feel like an owner, and the autonomy to make a massive impact.</li><li>Fully Remote, Fully Inclusive: Join us from anywhere within the CET (- 4-hour time zones).</li><li style="font-weight:bold;">Personal development budget </li><li>Paid time off and holidays </li><li>The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.</li><li>Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay! </li><li>Macbook to fuel your productivity.</li></ul> NEXT STEPS We are determined to design robust selection processes, and we believe in equitable recruitment. If you are successful at the CV + answers screening, it would most likely be followed up by a short interview or phone call with our Head of People or People &amp; Talent Partner. There will be 3 stages with various members of the team involved. Processes may vary by role and subject to change. We are trying our best to keep you transparently updated, however, we can only provide feedback to candidates who reach the Hiring Manager interview stage.Being an equal opportunities employer is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.All applications, including CV &amp; cover letter, should be submitted in English. Applications in any other language might not be considered (unless it is justified to be in Portuguese).

InPlanet helps to remove carbon from the atmosphere in away that is scable, afforable and safe.


MRV Researcher Rocks & Minerals |Hybrid - Piracicaba (Sao Paulo) / Brazil | Portuguese + English

WHO WE ARE We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil with the goal to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon and sustainable. We are working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, currently with a focus on Brazil. We do that to create a liveable planet for future generations and, in specific, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics. Our stakeholders and clients are from all over the world, and we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. OUR VISION Our Vision is to remove gigatons (that's billions of tons) of CO2 from the atmosphere in a permanent, scalable and safe way. OUR MISSION Our Mission is to enable farmers in the tropics to replace synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and limestone with (silicate) rock powder from local mines. ABOUT THE ROLE Portuguese (fluent) + English (advanced) are both required for this role. As our MRV Scientist Rocks &amp; Minerals you will be at the forefront of our relationship with the mining sector, focussing on ensuring that we use the best rock for carbon removal through enhanced rock weathering and agriculture. This role requires a deep understanding of geology, mineralogy and mining in Brazil and is crucial to contribute to our success in our Operations as well as the scientific Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of our ERW projects. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING <ul><li>Closely collaborate&nbsp;with our science team to ensure the quality of our rock powder</li><li>Occasional travel to&nbsp;mining locations</li><li>Contribute to collecting data for running comprehensive life cycle analysis for rock powder production &nbsp;</li><li>You compare, present and discuss data&nbsp;internally with our (science) team as well as with leading researchers globally</li><li>Assess the quality of silicate rocks, especially their chemical composition, mineralogy and eventually their fit for ERW and carbon removal purposes in tropical soils</li><li>Develop and lead novel quality control&nbsp;processes in mining operations</li><li>Build and maintain a comprehensive database&nbsp;of mining locations, rock chemistries &amp; mineralogies as well as production capacity and total available mineral reserves&nbsp;</li><li>Apply your expertise in rock-mineralogy to perform in-depth analysis of the mineral components and how they dissolve in the field context &nbsp;</li><li>Being a key player in our world: class science team and cooperate with global leaders of various universities and research initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Driving frontier research about the dissolution of silicate minerals and resulting carbon removal through ERW in a variety of tropical, agricultural settings</li><li>Assist in the screening of mines and play a vital role in understanding the mining and rock powder production cycle&nbsp;</li><li>Bridge the gap between geological&nbsp;knowledge and practical mining operations.</li><li>Contribute to the commercial aspects&nbsp;of our mining projects by providing geological insights.&nbsp;</li></ul> YOU CAN BE A ROCK-STAR IF YOU HAVE <ul><li>Academic background&nbsp;in Geology or a related field, PhD is a plus</li><li>Professional Registration – European Geologist, Chartered Geologist or equivalent</li><li>Live in Piracicaba or open to relocate is a plus</li><li>Experience in the mining industry and/or quality control in rock and mineral exploration</li><li>Prior experience in LCA&nbsp;is a plus</li><li>A passion for scientific discovery&nbsp;and a dedication to maintaining high-quality standards</li><li>You have experience&nbsp;with ensuring data quality and working with larger datasets</li><li>You are skilled with setting up&nbsp;new experiments and manage them from start to end</li><li>You are experienced&nbsp;with field work and know how to do professional sampling</li><li>You are passionate&nbsp;about solving Climate Change and Carbon Removal</li><li>You bring a combination of top-notch&nbsp;scientific expertise, precision, focus, hands-on mentality, positive energy and the ability to drive things forward.</li><li>You are a fast learner&nbsp;and want to steadily improve your professional and personal skill set</li><li>You can break down&nbsp;complex problems and present them in a clear and concise way</li><li>Ability to work independently&nbsp;and as part of a team</li><li>Startup Drive:&nbsp;ability and excitement to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, value-driven environment.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Prior Knowledge of basalt and other silicate rocks&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledgeable about the dissolution kinetics of silicate bearing minerals in natural environments, especially soils &nbsp;</li></ul> LIVING OUR VALUES At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. As a fast-growing startup, we are also in the process of identifying and further articulating our culture and key values on which we hold each other accountable in the company. These values are also an important part of our selection process for this role:<ul><li>You possess a drive to get things done (the time is now!) with a hands-on, can-do attitude - #Igotthis, #yougotthis&nbsp;</li><li>You are committed to the process of constant learning, CDR is a new space! - #wearealllearning &nbsp;</li><li>You are aspired to deliver quality, evidence-driven, trusted output - #excellencebuildstrust</li><li>You believe in being kind and transparent at the workplace - #thereforeachother, #diversityiskey</li><li>You dream big and you believe in making a difference - #bigsolutionstobigchallenges</li></ul> WHAT WE OFFER <ul><li>People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is the dynamic fusion of these two essential elements. The Rocket emoji symbolizes our unrelenting drive for peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart emoji represents our deep commitment to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member's well-being. Together, we're not only elevating our business but also the aspirations of those who make it all happen.</li><li>A Bigger Purpose: When you're part of the InPlanet Team, you're part of a great vision. It's about creating a world where every action, every project, and every campaign contributes to a greener, healthier future.</li><li>We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion!&nbsp;We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging and authenticity.&nbsp;</li><li>Benchmarked, competitive pay: Experience, location and working model are taken into consideration, therefore we cannot provide an explicit range for each role. We discuss this in more detail in the first round of interviews.</li><li>Share options to make you feel like an owner, and the autonomy to make a massive impact.</li><li>Fully Remote, Fully Inclusive:&nbsp;Join us from anywhere within the CET (- 4-hour time zones).</li><li>Personal development budget&nbsp;</li><li>Paid time off&nbsp;and holidays&nbsp;</li><li>The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.</li><li>Occasional off-sites&nbsp;in Brazil yay!&nbsp;</li><li>Macbook&nbsp;to fuel your productivity.</li></ul> NEXT STEPS We are determined to design robust selection processes, and we believe in equitable recruitment. If you are successful at the CV + answers screening, it would most likely be followed up by a short interview or phone call with our Head of People or People &amp; Talent Partner. There will be 3 stages with various members of the team involved. Processes may vary by role and subject to change. We are trying our best to keep you transparently updated, however, we can only provide feedback to candidates who reach the Hiring Manager interview stage.Being an equal opportunities employer is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.All applications, including CV &amp; cover letter, should be submitted in English. Applications in any other language might not be considered (unless it is justified to be in Portuguese).&nbsp;

MRV Researcher Rocks & Minerals |Hybrid - Piracicaba (Sao Paulo) / Brazil | Portuguese + English

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