Job Opening: Director of Research
The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Director of Research to lead current and future research work at the Savanna Institute.
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We seek applicants who share our passion for ecological and equitable agriculture as a nature-based climate solution and who are motivated to widen the circle of who has the opportunity to inform, support, and benefit from its development. To that end, we are seeking a diversity of voices at the table and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Who We Are
The Savanna Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Madison, WI and Urbana, IL. Established in 2013, we work in collaboration with farmers, businesses, and scientists to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US. Inspired by the native savanna ecosystems that once covered much of this region, we envision a transformed agricultural system, centered on trees and other perennial crops, that fosters ecological resilience, climate stability, economic prosperity, and vibrant, equitable communities. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.savannainstitute.org">savannainstitute.org</a>.
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Job Description 
Hours: Full-time
Location: Midwest (IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, IN, or MI)
Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: $90,000-$110,000 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This position is eligible for the Institute&rsquo;s benefits package. Benefits for full-time employees include 30 days paid time off per year, 3 weeks of paid family leave, a health reimbursement arrangement that can be applied to insurance premiums and approved healthcare costs, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a monthly home office stipend</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">This position reports to the Director of Agroforestry Innovation</li>
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Duties/Responsibilities
Agroforestry is poised for a potential major expansion in the coming years and decades, and our research team is working to prepare the improved tree crop varieties and refined systems and practices knowledge base needed to support this scale-up. The Director of Research will lead the Savanna Institute&rsquo;s agroforestry research efforts (80% time) and have the opportunity to carry out relevant research or scholarship in their field (20%).&nbsp;
More specifically, they will:&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead current and future research work at the Savanna Institute:</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">A tree crop cultivar development program with a staff of six plant breeders and other research professionals, applying methods like genomic selection and digital imagery-based phenotyping to six key tree crop species</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Programs in the landscape ecology, ecosystem science, and agronomic / horticultural management dimensions of agroforestry, with a staff of four (soon to be five) plant and soil scientists and other research professionals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Potential future research areas, such as ag engineering or social sciences</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Act as the direct supervisor to most research staff&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ensure strategy &amp; mission alignment and operational excellence in the department</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinate department staff in setting and implementing a grant writing strategy and personally participate in grant writing, developing sponsored research partnerships, or securing other funds to help fund research programs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Cultivate external research partnerships, and coordinate with internal and external agroforestry outreach and education professionals to help inform research goals with on-the-ground farmer and other stakeholder needs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If desired, carry out individual research or scholarship at the intersection of the Director of Research&rsquo;s individual expertise and Savanna Institute&rsquo;s research scope (Estimated time available: 20%)&nbsp;</li>
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Required Qualifications
We&rsquo;re looking for someone who is passionate about the future of agroforestry, and has:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A core commitment to using rigorous science as a tool to generate real results for people and planet</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">A PhD in the agricultural or biological sciences, or a PhD in any discipline plus substantial demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with agricultural or biological science researchers</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Direct work experience as a researcher or scholar, accompanied by a meaningful peer-reviewed publication record</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Demonstrated success in soliciting and stewarding external funding from grantmaking agencies, foundations, or donors</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Prior experience managing a team of researchers, or a brief description of what makes you ready for your first people management job</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Interest and ability in being an effective external collaborator and communicator, and as a leader and participant in external research partnerships</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Candidates are required to locate in the Savanna Institute&rsquo;s Midwest US service area of IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, IN, or MI. Preference may be given to candidates willing to locate within convenient driving distance of our primary field sites in southwestern WI and central IL</li>
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If you're excited about this job, we're excited to learn about your experience! Please be sure to address each of the following qualifications in your cover letter &mdash; paint us a picture of how your unique skills, experiences, and/or education meet or exceed the qualifications. Cover letters should be no longer than 1 typed page.&nbsp;
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How To Apply Submit a resume/CV and cover letter to the position on our jobs page: <a href="https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/">https://www.savannainstitute.org/jobs/</a>
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Deadline All applications must be received by 11:59 pm CT on April 29th, 2024, but position will re-post until filled.&nbsp;
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Questions? Email Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Operations Manager, <a href="mailto:kathleen@savannainstitute.org">kathleen@savannainstitute.org</a>.
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Diversity Commitment
The Savanna Institute affirms the value of diversity of staff and stakeholders, and aims to foster inclusive environments and equitable outcomes of our work. We seek individuals who are committed to these goals.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

Savanna Institute works in collaboration with farmers, businesses, and scientists to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US.

Director of Research

<h2>Welcome to Perennial.</h2>Perennial is building the world’s leading verification platform for soil-based carbon removal. Our vision is to unlock soil as the world’s largest carbon sink. To do that, we are building trusted standards, tools, and technologies to help verify climate-smart agriculture.Perennial uses the world’s most advanced remote measurement technology for soil carbon sequestration and emissions. We fuse machine learning, ground observations, and satellite data to map soil carbon and land-based GHG emissions at continent-level scales. This technology is powering the future of climate-smart agriculture and helping the food supply chain decarbonize.At Perennial, you will work in a mission-driven and collaborative environment alongside a diverse team with backgrounds spanning science, technology, carbon markets, and agriculture.Our offices are located in Boulder, CO USA and Adelaide, SA Australia. We are a fully-flexible company for remote and hybrid work.We’re venture-backed by mission-aligned investors including Temasek, Bloomberg, Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, SineWave Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, and Collaborative Fund.<h2>About the Role:</h2>As the Business Development Lead for Latin America, you will play a crucial role in initially converting our pilot customers to paying clients and, subsequently, driving new sales efforts and growing our presence in the region. Your main responsibility will be to build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored soil carbon MRV solutions that help them achieve their sustainability goals. You will work closely with our Product, Data Science and Operations teams to ensure seamless and impactful growth within the LatAm market. Please note, this role is required to be based in Latin America (eg Argentina or Brazil).<h3>What You'll Own:</h3><ul><li>Manage pilots with current and new clients. Convert these pilots to paying customers. </li><li>Identify, qualify, and close sales opportunities in the LatAm region to achieve sales targets.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships, understanding customer needs, and objectives.</li><li>Present and demonstrate the value of our soil carbon MRV solutions to potential clients through meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.</li><li>Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits while ensuring clients’ needs are met.</li><li>Provide feedback to the Product team regarding client needs and market trends to help shape future product developments.</li><li>Help coordinate local stakeholders eg sampling companies, labs</li><li>Stay abreast of industry trends, competition, and regulatory changes in the LatAm region.</li></ul><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><ul><li>7+ years of BD / sales experience with the majority within the sustainability, carbon or agriculture sectors, with a focus on the LatAm market.</li><li>Existing relationships with project developers, ag input companies, giant companies, or CPGs is highly desirable</li><li>Based in Latin America (ideally in Argentina or Brazil)</li><li>Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese and English.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude for building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and closing skills.</li><li>Ability to travel within the LatAm region as required.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.</li></ul><h3>What will make you stand out:</h3><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Prior founder experience is a plus</li></ul> <h2>You’ll love working at Perennial because:</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We live by our Core Values.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Speak your truths, welcome new voices.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Celebrate your successes, own your mistakes.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Solve important problems.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Invest in each other.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Build for the future.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Get your hands dirty!</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>We challenge the status quo. We’re a group of people who want to create the changes we hope to see in the world. See some of our <a href="https://spinoff.nasa.gov/View-from-Space-Keeps-Getting-Better">recent press</a> about the problems we’re committed to solving. </li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We invest in your life. We want to provide you with resources to meet your needs both in and outside of work. We offer generous PTO, health, vision, dental, 401k, and HSA benefits and a fully stocked kitchen to keep your mind sharp throughout the day.</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We want you to grow. We are a team that supports each others’ professional and intellectual growth. You’ll have access to regular opportunities to learn from teammates and invest in your professional development.</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We offer competitive compensation packages. Our team is our most valuable asset. We want everyone who works for us to feel fairly compensated for the impact they bring to our mission. The team member in this role can expect a starting salary in the range of $50,000-$80,000 alongside equity in the company.</li></ul><ul><li>Perennial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</li></ul>

Unlocking soil as one of the world's largest carbon sinks with advanced technology, Perennial pioneers climate-smart agriculture verification.

LatAm Business Development Lead

<h2>Welcome to Perennial.</h2><a href="http://www.perennial.earth">Perennial</a> is a climate tech company on a mission to revolutionize the way the world approaches regenerative agriculture through the power of AI and remote sensing. Globally, soils are recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as one of the largest, fastest potential methods of mitigating climate change by drawing down 3-5 billion metric tons per year of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Perennial is scaling up the agriculture industry’s ability to fulfill that potential by providing purpose-built software and scalable measurement &amp; verification technology that helps our customers incentivize regenerative agriculture globally. Our flagship product is the world’s most advanced remote measurement technology for soil carbon sequestration and emissions, which fuses machine learning, ground observations, and satellite data to map soil carbon content from field to continent scale.We’ve raised $25M+ to date from leading investors including Temasek, Bloomberg, and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, and we serve customers throughout the regenerative agriculture value chain. At Perennial, you will work in a mission-driven and collaborative environment alongside a diverse team with backgrounds spanning science, technology, carbon markets, and agriculture.Our headquarters are located in Boulder, CO USA. We are a fully-flexible company for remote and hybrid work.<h2>About the Role:</h2>As a Support Engineer at Perennial, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring seamless operation, supporting both internal and external customer needs as we become the leading decarbonization platform in agriculture. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is revolutionizing the way that companies measure and report the impacts of climate-smart agriculture.<h2> </h2>You will be instrumental in triaging issues, managing incoming requests, and facilitating efficient delivery of services to our customers.  With the opportunity to build tooling and streamline processes, you’ll play a vital part in enhancing our ability to solve problems and provide top-notch support throughout the stack.<h2> </h2>We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the world and is excited about the opportunity to work on a mission-driven team.  If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment and is eager to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you!<h3>What You'll Own:</h3><ul><li>Facilitate ISO27001 certification process</li><li>Operate existing processes to fetch and insert geospatial data</li><li>Write new internal scripts and processes</li><li>Internal assistance with engineering requests</li><li>Triage issues throughout the engineering stack (ML platform, DB, web and mobile apps)</li><li>First-line on-call for customer or internal issues</li></ul><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><ul><li>Prior coding experience (Python)</li><li>Previous experience writing scripts</li><li>Experience writing SQL queries</li><li>Excellent debugging skills</li><li>Strong attention-to-detail</li><li>Strong communication skills</li></ul><h3>What will make you stand out:</h3><ul><li>Geospatial – PostGIS, GDAL, Shapely, Google Earth Engine</li><li>Security – ISO27001, SOC-2</li><li>Experience Building Internal Tooling</li><li>Previous startup experience</li><li>Javascript knowledge</li></ul><h2>You’ll love working at Perennial because:</h2><ul><li>We live by our Core Values.</li><ul><li>Speak your truths, welcome new voices.</li><li>Celebrate your successes, own your mistakes.</li><li>Solve important problems.</li><li>Invest in each other.</li><li>Build for the future.</li><li>Get your hands dirty!</li></ul></ul><h2>We challenge the status quo. We’re a group of people who want to create the changes we hope to see in the world. See some of our <a href="https://www.perennial.earth/post/press-release-perennial-scientists-nature-correspondence">recent press</a> about the problems we’re committed to solving. </h2><ul><li>We invest in your life. We want to provide you with resources to meet your needs both in and outside of work. We offer generous PTO, health, vision, dental, 401k, and HSA benefits and a fully stocked kitchen to keep your mind sharp throughout the day.</li></ul><ul><li>We want you to grow. We are a team that supports each others’ professional and intellectual growth. You’ll have access to regular opportunities to learn from teammates and invest in your professional development.</li></ul><ul><li>We offer competitive compensation packages. Our team is our most valuable asset. We want everyone who works for us to feel fairly compensated for the impact they bring to our mission. The team member in this role can expect a starting salary in the range of $70,000 - $110,000/year alongside equity in the company.</li></ul><h2>Perennial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. </h2>

Support Engineer

<h2>Welcome to Perennial.</h2><a href="http://www.perennial.earth">Perennial</a> is an ag-tech and climate tech company on a mission to revolutionize the way the world approaches regenerative agriculture. Globally, soils are recognized by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as one of the largest, fastest potential methods of mitigating climate change by drawing down 3-5 billion metric tons per year of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Perennial is scaling up the agriculture industry’s ability to fulfill that potential by providing purpose-built software and scalable measurement &amp; verification technology that helps our customers incentivize regenerative agriculture globally. Our flagship product is the world’s most advanced remote measurement technology for soil carbon sequestration and emissions, which fuses machine learning, ground observations, and satellite data to map soil carbon content from field to continent scale.We’ve raised $25M+ to date from leading investors including Temasek, Bloomberg, and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, and we serve customers throughout the regenerative agriculture value chain. At Perennial, you will work in a mission-driven and collaborative environment alongside a diverse team with backgrounds spanning science, technology, carbon markets, and agriculture.Our headquarters are located in Boulder, CO USA. We are a fully-flexible company for remote and hybrid work.<h2>About the Role:</h2>We are seeking an experienced and innovative Applied Scientist specializing in agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification and mitigation programs. You will play a critical role in pioneering methodologies for Scope 3 GHG accounting within the agricultural sector, including the development, implementation, and refinement of cutting-edge GHG quantification and verification techniques. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into our technology platform, enabling accurate measurement of GHG emissions, removals, and carbon intensities in agriculture from field to region scale.The role demands a blend of innovative research and practical application, requiring you to work closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and product managers. Additionally, engagement with external stakeholders—farmers, agribusinesses, and sustainability organizations—is crucial for validating and enhancing our GHG accounting methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world impact, contributing significantly to the global transition towards sustainable agricultural practices. See <a href="https://verra.org/methodologies/tool-for-quantifying-soil-organic-carbon-stocks-using-data-driven-modeling-informed-by-remote-sensing/">our work with Verra</a> for an example of how Perennial is contributing to the advancement of agricultural GHG mitigation.<h3>What You'll Own:</h3><ul><li>Methodology Development: Spearhead the creation of innovative Scope 3 GHG accounting methodologies tailored for the agricultural sector in the USA and LATAM. This involves conceptualizing and refining frameworks that can accurately measure and report GHG emissions and removals, ensuring they are in line with international standards and best practices.</li><li>Validation and Implementation: Take the lead in applying these methodologies within real-world agricultural settings. This includes conducting pilot tests, analyzing data to ensure accuracy and reliability, making iterative improvements based on feedback and observed outcomes, and deploying approaches that work at scale.</li><li>Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with our team of engineers, data scientists, and product managers to integrate GHG quantification methodologies into our technology platform.</li><li>Scientific Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Actively contribute to the scientific and sustainability communities through the publication of research findings, participation in conferences, and other forms of outreach. You will represent Perennial as a thought leader in agricultural GHG quantification, sharing knowledge and advocating for innovative approaches to climate change mitigation in agriculture.</li></ul><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><ul><li>M.S. or Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Agriculture, Climate Science, or related field.</li><li>Familiarity with at least one leading major protocol for agricultural Scope 3 accounting and/or carbon crediting (e.g. IPCC, GHG Protocol Land Sector Guidance, SBTi FLAG, VCI, ISO 14064, Verra VM0042).</li><li>Knowledge of the major emission and sequestration sources across agricultural activities (e.g. soil organic carbon, nitrification/denitrification, enteric fermentation) and how to choose and apply the correct emissions factors.</li><li>Experience with LCA methodologies, databases, and best-practices.</li><li>Experience in statistical modeling and data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with programming and prototyping your models or ideas in code.</li><li>Excellent written, technical, and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><h3>What will make you stand out:</h3><ul><li>Prior experience working with stakeholders in agricultural offsetting or insetting.</li><li>Experience using large-scale agricultural census data to create GHG inventories.</li><li>Experience creating and analyzing sampling designs for soil carbon quantification.</li><li>Experience with one or more agricultural process-based models (e.g. DayCent, RothC, DNDC, Ecosys, SALUS, MEMS, etc.) </li><li>Experience with uncertainty analysis and estimation. </li><li>Familiarity with remote sensing data or tools like Google Earth Engine.</li><li>Familiarity with machine learning techniques.</li></ul><h2>You’ll love working at Perennial because:</h2><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We live by our Core Values.<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Speak your truths, welcome new voices.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Celebrate your successes, own your mistakes.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Solve important problems.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Invest in each other.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Build for the future.</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Get your hands dirty!</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>We challenge the status quo. We’re a group of people who want to create the changes we hope to see in the world. See some of our <a href="https://spinoff.nasa.gov/View-from-Space-Keeps-Getting-Better">recent press</a> about the problems we’re committed to solving. </li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We invest in your life. We want to provide you with resources to meet your needs both in and outside of work. We offer generous PTO, health, vision, dental, 401k, and HSA benefits and a fully stocked kitchen to keep your mind sharp throughout the day.</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We want you to grow. We are a team that supports each others’ professional and intellectual growth. You’ll have access to regular opportunities to learn from teammates and invest in your professional development.</li></ul><ul><li style="font-weight:400;">We offer competitive compensation packages. Our team is our most valuable asset. We want everyone who works for us to feel fairly compensated for the impact they bring to our mission. The team member in this role can expect a starting salary in the range of USD $110,000 - $160,000 (commensurate with experience and location) alongside equity in the company.</li></ul><ul><li>Perennial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</li></ul>

Applied Scientist, Agricultural GHG Programs

Job Posting: Field &amp; Lab Technician
 
Summary
Hudson Carbon, a mission-driven research non-profit based in Hudson, New York, is seeking a new team member for our lab &amp; field crew. The Lab &amp; Field Technician will work with Research Director(s), Lab Manager, and other Technicians to manage field work and assist in our soil carbon lab.
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Job Description&nbsp;
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<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively perform various lab and field protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Efficiently and effectively use sieves, analytical scales, and other lab equipment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Operate GHG flux and soil coring equipment </li>
<li class="li6">Organize, label, and store samples for further use.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Maintain accurate lab records.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Accurately collect and report data from samples.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in inventory upkeep and lab maintenance tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li6">Assist in field equipment upkeep and maintenance </li>
<li class="li6">Opportunity may arise to collect and breakdown soil cores.&nbsp;</li>
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Key Qualities/Skills&nbsp;
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<li class="li9">Must be incredibly detail oriented, capable of maintaining focus in a busy environment.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must have the ability to organize and methodically perform repetitive tasks.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Patience and precision are required. Must be willing to take the time to do things correctly.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be able to rigorously follow procedures and maintain the integrity of the research process.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Troubleshooting skills and collaboration will be needed when issues arise.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be honest and forward about mistakes, to protect the reliability of results.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Bring an easy-going and friendly attitude to work and be excited to contribute to the team.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Must be independently motivated, with a strong work ethic.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="li9">Previous lab experience is a plus.</li>
<li class="li9">Must have a passion for science, particularly at the intersection of agriculture, ecology, and climate change. </li>
</ul>
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About Hudson Carbon
Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.&nbsp; To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.
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Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</a>

Field & Lab Technician

Full-stack Developers
<ul>
<li>Sustainable Agriculture SaaS start-up</li>
<li>Hybrid (able to travel to our shared office in London regularly)</li>
<li>&pound;4-7.5k per month (depending on experience) + equity options</li>
<li>Flexible working hours, support for professional development, working directly with our co-founders in a fun, fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
 
Are you a developer wanting to apply your skills in way that has a positive impact on the planet?
 
At Soil Benchmark we&rsquo;re on a mission to restore the health of soils around the world via our Digital Soil Management platform. We&rsquo;re a fast-growing start-up and need more awesome developers like you! Join us to help shape a future where healthy soils support profitable farms delivering nutritious food, clean rivers, thriving wildlife, and carbon removal.
 
Do you want to make a real difference to one of the biggest challenges of our time? (And how can you answer &lsquo;no&rsquo; to that one?)
Unsustainable agricultural practices are degrading our soils. This is awful news for both farm businesses and for the environment. When soils are degraded, the farms no longer reap the benefits of natural soil functions in supporting the profitability of their businesses. At the same time those soils no longer function properly in their roles of cleaning water, storing carbon and promoting biodiversity.
 
If you&rsquo;re our ideal candidate, you'll care about how humanity is impacting our planet, and you might already be aware that the health of global soils is at crisis point. Soil Benchmark helps solve this crisis. Our independent, data-driven, software assists Farm Advisors (currently in the UK but you will help us expand elsewhere) in defining and implementing sustainable soil management practices.
 
Our software utilises the wealth of existing environmental datasets and on-farm records to ensure that sustainable soil management is intuitively defined and easily communicated. We are growing really quickly (&gt;170,000ha since we launched out of beta in November 2023). This growth means that we are looking for a couple of developers to join the team and use their skills and enthusiasm to make some tangible impact.
 
OK nice idea. But why should I quit my nice cushy job to work at a start-up?
We&rsquo;re a start-up but we&rsquo;ve shown we are onto something. We were initially backed by grant funding from DEFRA, Ordnance Survey, the European Space Agency and the University of Edinburgh. Off the back of that and pre-seed funding we&rsquo;ve built a great product that is now generating recurring revenues from farms across the country. But we want to accelerate our growth even further, and to do that we need more developers like you!
 
So, yes, we&rsquo;re early-stage and you&rsquo;d have to be ready to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in, but we also think we&rsquo;ve shown we&rsquo;re going places. We&rsquo;d love you to come on board and help make sure we achieve our ambitious mission.
 
Great, I&rsquo;m sold. How can I get involved?
We have a clearly defined plan of what we need to build (both new product development and also the optimisation of our sales funnel to drive growth). We are looking for a couple of developers to come on board and play a key role in delivering this plan. You&rsquo;d be working closely with Ben (our co-founder and CSO), as well as our other developers (Henry, Anastasiia, and Richard) and directly with our customers (farm advisors and farmers) to build useful, intuitive software that they really want to use!
 
What we&rsquo;re after:
<ul>
<li>Green: you want to make a tangible difference to improving the environment and helping lighten our impact on the planet &ndash; (please, please don&rsquo;t apply if you aren&rsquo;t passionate about this, it&rsquo;s by far the most important qualification).</li>
<li>Team player: we're building a tribe, not just a team! Think stupid gifs on slack. Away days. Attending inspiring conferences/events. That sort of thing. We want someone who&rsquo;s willing to get stuck in with us.</li>
<li>Love learning: we really don&rsquo;t mind if you don&rsquo;t have experience in exactly what we do or our full tech-stack. As long as you like learning and pick things up you&rsquo;ll be brilliant!</li>
<li>Problem solver: we exist to solve problems for our amazing customers. They are fantastic at giving us lots of feedback, and hopefully you&rsquo;d enjoy the chance to help come up with neat ways to sort things out for them. And then get more feedback... We&rsquo;re looking for someone who wants to work with short feedback cycles like this.</li>
</ul>
 
What will I actually be doing day-to-day?
<ul>
<li>Building our software based on the features that our users have already asked us to add to our platform. In the short term this would focus on adding features to our Soil, Manure and Nutrient Management Plans.</li>
<li>Using your experience in software development to read between the lines of feedback and identify the problems that users are facing &ndash; and then come up with and build novel features that solve those problems. Even if users aren&rsquo;t telling us explicitly what the problem is - e.g. making a feature more intuitive if you see on a live demo that users aren&rsquo;t quickly working out how it should be used.</li>
<li>Refining how we sell the platform and also building out our internal dashboards to work out which bits of the customer journey we should focus on improving.</li>
<li>Working with and deriving national scale geospatial datasets</li>
<li>Speaking with our customers (farm advisors and farmers) to get their feedback (this could be watching them use the product live on a call which we do frequently, or just them getting in touch with feedback). Then working with them and the team to define new features and products.</li>
</ul>
Our tech stack:
Here&rsquo;s our current tech stack to whet your appetite (but to re-iterate what we said earlier, we really don&rsquo;t mind if you don&rsquo;t have experience in the full stack below, as long as you like learning and picking up new things up):
<ul>
<li>Programming Languages: R, Python, Javascript, CSS, SQL, PL/pgSQL, HTML</li>
<li>Frameworks: Shiny, Leaflet</li>
<li>Database: PostgreSQL, PostGIS</li>
<li>Tools: Git, Docker</li>
<li>Google Cloud Platform: Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Cloud SQL</li>
</ul>
We think this is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling start-up and make a tangible contribution to our mission.
 
Of course, the package will include salary (&pound;4-7.5k per month depending on experience) and generous equity options so that you share in our success. We also know that working towards our mission needs to fit into both your life and your career:
<ul>
<li>We are open to in-office or remote working options. We have a shared office space in Farringdon, London. It would be ideal if you are able to get to London fairly easily as we try to meet up as a team at least every few weeks in person. But if you want to be in the office every day, or work mainly from home, either is fine with us!</li>
<li>We know that there are other things in life than work, so we have flexible working hours. Work when suits you (within reason) and take holiday when you need to. We are all committed to our mission and trust each other to work hard to achieve our ambitious goals.</li>
<li>We are also really proud to support professional development for all our team. We want Soil Benchmark to be a driver not just of soil health on our customers' farms, but of the careers of all our team.</li>
<li>And finally, a job should be fun! You spend too much of your life doing it to not enjoy yourself. So while we do work hard to build tools that our customers are asking for, we don't take ourselves too seriously. You will be working alongside our co-founders in a fun, fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>
 
Ready to join our mission and be part of a dynamic team that's making a real difference? If you are a passionate developer with a drive to create positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you!
 
Apply now and join us in this rewarding journey to restore the health of our soils and contribute to a sustainable future!

Full Stack Developer - Sustainable Agriculture Software

Job Summary
Hudson Carbon is hiring a Research Director to lead our research team in the design, planning, and execution of new and ongoing research projects. The Research Director will play an important role in developing and advancing research priorities, as well as developing and coordinating a team of researchers to carry out our work.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">Collaborate with the Executive Director, other HC research staff, and advisors, on developing research priorities.</li>
<li class="li2">Provide support to the research team in carrying out aspects of ongoing research projects, including problem-solving, experimental design, data analysis, participating in field and lab work, etc.</li>
<li class="li2">Design and develop successful grant proposals for new research projects, and effectively develop &amp; execute experimental designs and research plans.</li>
<li class="li2">Be able to develop detailed, precise and accurate project budgets.</li>
<li class="li2">Manage grant reporting requirements, and ensure that reports and supporting materials are submitted in a timely fashion.</li>
<li class="li2">Work with research team and collaborators at other organizations on developing manuscripts for publication.</li>
<li class="li2">Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies related to measurement, monitoring, reporting &amp; verification (MMRV) protocols for the voluntary carbon market, regulatory markets, and corporate insetting.</li>
<li class="li2">Work with the Executive Director and Policy Coordinator on policy initiatives related to our research.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Education &amp; Experience
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">PhD in biogeochemistry, soil science, or a related field of environmental/ecosystem science</li>
<li class="li2">Proficiency in the use of GIS software (preferably ArcGIS), including geospatial data processing and analysis workflows</li>
<li class="li2">Proficiency in statistics &amp; data science, including in the use of R &amp; Python languages</li>
<li class="li2">Experience with predictive soil mapping and/or greenhouse gas flux data analysis (eddy covariance &amp; chamber flux)</li>
<li class="li2">Experience in field research, including experimental design, field data collection, and data management &amp; analysis</li>
<li class="li2">Experience in writing successful research grant proposals</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
The Ideal Candidate...
<ul class="ul1">
<li class="li2">Is inspired by the potential for regenerative organic agriculture, agroecology, sustainable forestry, and landscape restoration to address climate change, desertification, and other major threats to our planet's ecosystems.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a systems-thinker with an appreciation for the complexity of ecological systems, and a passion for holistic solutions.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a self starter that is comfortable problem-solving, troubleshooting, and learning new skills through practical application.</li>
<li class="li2">Is a team player who works well with others in a collaborative setting, and is open to learning from peers with a diverse set of skills and backgrounds.</li>
<li class="li2">Is organized, punctual, attentive to detail, and highly skilled at written and verbal communication.</li>
<li class="li2">Has a genuine interest in food and agriculture, particularly regenerative organic production systems, biodynamics, agroecology, and agroforestry.</li>
<li class="li2">Is interested in a unique opportunity to gain practical research experience with access to world-class advisors from reputable institutions, and to advance their career outside traditional academic programs.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Compensation: $80K-$100K annual salary, based on experience, including a robust benefits package
&nbsp;
About Hudson Carbon
Hudson Carbon is an on-farm research institute and soil lab based at Old Mud Creek Farm &amp; The Churchtown Dairy, in Hudson, New York. Our work is focused on developing and implementing research projects that are aimed at better understanding the dynamics of soil &amp; biomass carbon, and greenhouse gas cycling in regenerative, organic agricultural systems &amp; regenerative forest management. Beyond contributing to the literature, our goal is to operationalize our research to catalyze the adoption of regenerative organic agriculture and forestry as a solution to climate change, ecological degradation, and food sovereignty. We achieve this by contributing to state and federal policy development, and collaborating on food system development projects more broadly.&nbsp; To that end, we work with world-class research institutions like Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, The Woodwell Climate Research Center, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, as well as other local and regional stakeholders, including farmers, land conservancies, cooperative extensions, and state &amp; federal legislators. Hudson Carbon was founded and built by organic farmers, bringing a unique perspective to the space, grounded in practical domain knowledge, systems-thinking, and a passion for ecologically-minded agricultural production.
&nbsp;
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter, as well as any other relevant resources highlighting your skills and experience, to: <a href="mailto:matt@hudsoncarbon.com">matt@hudsoncarbon.com</a>

Research Director

Job Title:  Business Development Manager, GrasslandsReports to:  President                     Location:  Field-Based – Location Flexible within Priority Geography                                                          Position Summary:  AgriCapture is a mission-driven company that certifies Climate-Friendly practices on farms, ranchlands and grasslands and quantifies associated emissions reductions, enabling producers to generate revenue for their sustainable management practices. By certifying agricultural products as Climate-Friendly and developing carbon credits, we serve corporations that are reducing and offsetting their GHG emissions while empowering consumers to consciously select Climate-Friendly products. We are seeking a Grasslands Carbon Business Development Manager to join our expanding team and lead our effort to preserve soil carbon. By preventing activities such as tillage, cropland conversion, and synthetic fertilizer use, we can protect our nation’s grasslands and limit future greenhouse gas emissions.As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing new opportunities for AgriCapture’s grasslands carbon offset program by developing relationships with land trusts and landowners willing to conserve grasslands and get rewarded for storing carbon. This position is field-based, with an expectation of travel to attend conferences, network, meet prospective land trust partners and landowners, and develop an ecosystem of referrals. You will spend most of your time securing acreage for new carbon projects- researching suitable land trusts and contacting them or responding to referrals and introductions. You will lead project feasibility analysis, working with AgriCapture’s technology team and a dedicated technical Project Manager, and direct all communication with the land trust and/or landowner. This role requires an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a strong network in the land trust community in the following focus states: TX, OK, NE, KS, ND, SD, CO and MT, a willingness to travel, and a solid understanding of land conservation principles. This position will be structured with a salary and a commission-based annual bonus for performance-based compensation.  Responsibilities <ul><li>Engage and educate land trust community to increase awareness of grasslands carbon offsets and develop strategic partnerships to enroll landowners.</li><li>Direct outreach to private landowners to provide an overview of the offering, including development and preparation of landowner information packets and proposals.</li><li>Attend relevant land trust/land conservation conferences, workshops, and industry events to generate business opportunities and educate attendees.</li><li>Coordinate responses to landowner (or landowner legal counsel) inquiries regarding project enrollment, in coordination with the land trust partner and with technical assistance from Project Manager. </li><li>Lead negotiations with land trust and landowners with input from AgriCapture leadership.</li><li>Provide regular reporting on pipeline to enable accurate and timely carbon credit sales. </li></ul>Skills and Qualifications <ul> <li>Strong land trust network in target states (TX, OK, NE, KS, ND, SD, CO, and MT)</li> <li>Bachelor or graduate degree in agriculture, natural resource conservation, or related field.</li> <li>Minimum of five years’ professional work experience.</li> <li>Understanding of, or experience with, Voluntary Carbon Markets is a plus.</li> <li>Understanding of ecological concepts in land conservation, and a basic proficiency with ARC GIS, Google Earth and/or other mapping software. </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities, manage time, remain flexible and composed under pressure, and devote adequate attention to detail to maintain an efficient and organized workload involving multiple projects. </li> <li>Enthusiasm to work in an entrepreneurial environment, a “self-starter” attitude. </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and comfort with online video presentations, such as Zoom or Teams.</li> <li>Proficiency with standard PC computer software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe products.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>100% of employee medical premiums company paid</li><li>Employer HSA contribution</li><li>Coverage for Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance </li><li>Identity Theft and Prepaid Legal coverage options available </li><li>Competitive Pay</li><li>Time away: Flexible PTO and paid holidays </li><li>Parental leave</li><li>401k with company match </li><li>Allowance for office equipment </li></ul>AgriCapture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. AgriCapture recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Certifying sustainable farming practices and enabling revenue generation for climate-friendly products, AgriCapture supports sustainability and conscious consumer choices.

Business Development Manager, Grasslands

Company Story AgriCapture is a mission-driven company that certifies Climate-Friendly practices on farms, ranchlands and grasslands and quantifies associated emissions reductions, enabling producers to generate revenue for their sustainable management practices. By certifying agricultural products as Climate-Friendly and developing carbon credits, we serve corporations who are reducing and offsetting their GHG emissions while empowering consumers to consciously select Climate-Friendly products. AgriCapture was recently awarded a $7.5 million grant from the USDA to build a market for Climate-Friendly commodities. Position Summary As the Sustainability Project Manager, you will play an ownership role in assessing and reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices through the development and implementation of carbon emission reduction projects. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in all facets of the sustainability space including regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, project negotiation, monitoring, reporting, and verifying emission reduction strategies. Key Responsibilities· Assess the environmental impact of current agricultural practices and identify potential improvements to reduce carbon emissions. · Ensure compliance with all regulations and methodologies including but not limited to CAR, Verra, ACR, CDM, GHG Protocol, and others.· Engage with farmers, ranchers, landowners, extension agents, and third-party project partners to facilitate collaboration and participation in projects.· Negotiate agreements with stakeholders for effective project implementation. · Develop and implement Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) processes aligning with carbon methodologies. · Analyze carbon markets to understand trends, pricing, demand, and regulations. · Collaborate with marketing and technology teams to communicate project benefits, incorporate innovative solutions, and create efficiencies in project development. Skills and Qualifications· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Business, Economics, Finance, Agriculture or a related field. · Proven experience in business, finance, sustainability, or a related role in the agriculture sector. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into strategic initiatives. · Strong understanding of carbon markets and sustainability reporting. · Ability to develop and implement complex projects with a focus on environmental impact that provide a reasonable financial return. Prefferred Qualifications· Experience with carbon methodology protocols.· Strong network within sustainability, agricultural, and carbon markets. Benefits· 100% of employee medical premiums company paid· Employer HSA contribution· Coverage for Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance · Identity Theft and Prepaid Legal coverage options available · Competitive Pay· Time away: Flexible PTO and paid holidays · Parental leave· 401k with company match · Allowance for office equipment · Monthly happy hours, weekly lunch catering, and office snacks and drinks AgriCapture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. AgriCapture recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Sustainability Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Portfolio Manager for Environmental Assets                            Reports to: Director of Marketing                                            Location: Remote                                                                                                                              Company Story:  AgriCapture is a mission-driven company that certifies Climate-Friendly practices on farms, ranchlands and grasslands and quantifies associated emissions reductions, enabling producers to generate revenue for their sustainable management practices. By certifying agricultural products as Climate-Friendly and developing carbon credits, we serve corporations who are reducing and offsetting their GHG emissions while empowering consumers to consciously select Climate-Friendly products. Position Summary:As Senior Portfolio Manager for Environmental Assets, you will lead the monetization strategy for AgriCapture’s offset and inset projects. This role is ideal for a candidate who is deeply committed to agricultural sustainability and has demonstrated experience in carbon credit sales. Successful candidates will possess a strong capacity to understand emerging carbon market trends, regulations, and stakeholders.Objectives of the Role <ul><li>Develop and execute strategies for the sale of carbon credits and insets</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Fortune 500 companies, understanding their sustainability goals and offering tailored solutions</li><li>Stay in tune with carbon market trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in carbon credit quality and verification processes</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the portfolio’s performance and align with the buyer’s sustainability objectives</li><li>Provide thought leadership and insights on environmental asset management and carbon markets</li><li>· Represent AgriCapture in business development opportunities, including key conferences</li></ul>Skills and Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Agriculture or a related field</li><li>Proven experience in business, finance, sustainability, or a related role in the agriculture sector</li><li>Proven experience in portfolio management, preferably in agriculture, sustainability, or related fields</li><li>Strong understanding of the voluntary carbon market and experience in selling carbon credits </li><li>Possess robust network of buyers/traders/brokers in the carbon market</li><li>Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence decision makers</li><li>Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills</li><li>Commitment to driving positive environmental impact through innovative financial solutions</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>100% of employee medical premiums company paid  </li><li>Coverage for Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance   </li><li>Identity Theft and Prepaid Legal coverage options available   </li><li>Time away: Flexible PTO and paid holidays </li><li>Parental Leave    </li><li>401k with company match   </li><li>Allowance for office equipment   </li><li>Monthly happy hours, weekly lunch catering and office snacks and drinks   </li></ul>AgriCapture is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. AgriCapture recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Senior Portfolio Manager for Environmental Assets

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