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Lead and be responsible for managing our research and development programme relating to deployment of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) as a carbon dioxide removal technique in Brazil, with a special focus on agronomic trials. Design, manage and interpret data from experiments in order to effectively monitor agronomic parameters and as well as helping to address fundamental research questions relating to ERW.
Job Responsibility:
Management of team members within our agronomy R+D programme
Overseeing and planning our agronomy R+D programme, such as the design of experiments and communication with external stakeholders
Generating, analysing, presenting, and publishing data from experiments and deployments to wide-ranging and high-profile audiences
Support operations to provide the robust scientific evidence for our farmer pitches and case studies
Drive research and the wider science team strategy
Manage communications and partnerships with leading researchers globally, with a specific focus on Brazil
Work with flexibility in Brazil, with travel to onsite experiments within Brazil and to visit partners
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent experience) in Plant Science, Soil Science, Agronomy, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry or related fields
5+ years of experience in senior research or research related roles
Extensive experience in research and development and experimental design, with a focus on agronomy or a related field
Proven track record of previously successful research projects and publications in high quality journals
Experience working on successful research projects with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, e.g., from industry, government and academia
Knowledge of agronomy and agronomic trials
Fluent in Portuguese
Advanced English language skills
Based in Brazil (ideally Piracicaba or Sao Paulo region)
Thought-leader and able to breakdown complex topics and present them in a clear and concise way
Independent, confident, hands-on, a go-getter, full of energy and possess an exceptional drive
Fast learner
Team player
Nice to have:
Knowledge of geology, geochemistry, and weathering processes
Industry (CDR) and management experience
Based near Piracicaba (SP) or happy to relocate
Experience with OKR goal setting
What we offer:
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Personal development budget
Language Programme Monthly Allowance
40 days of annual leave
The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference, and belong to a vision