--- title: 'Scientific Project Reviewers at Carbon Direct' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/scientific-project-reviewers-carbon-direct-remote-40nbqbbqjqzf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Scientific Project Reviewers at Carbon Direct - **Company:** Carbon Direct - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2024-01-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/carbondirect/jobs/4192394007 ## Job description Join us on the journey to get to net zero At Carbon Direct, we dedicate our scientific, software, and business expertise to empower organizations around the world to take climate action. ## Our Mission Enable organizations to reduce, remove, and utilize their emissions with carbon science We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals. We make carbon science accessible and actionable with our end-to-end platform. Global citizens with global impact Whether a scientist, developer, or carbon markets expert, we are united by our mission to take climate action now. We are experts in our fields and we act with confidence. Located across 4 countries and in states all across the U.S., we offer both remote-friendly work options and dynamic, in-person experiences with offices located in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, and NYC. Diverse backgrounds bring diverse perspectives We recognize that teams with diverse backgrounds and different experiences are powerful. Bringing together a variety of perspectives only enhances how we can effectively address the climate crisis. Together, we are creating an environment where everyone is celebrated and anyone can succeed. ## About Carbon Direct Carbon Direct is a science-first organization that combines technology with deep expertise in climate science, data, and policy to deliver actionable climate strategies, and high-quality carbon dioxide removal to decarbonize the global economy. We have built a reputation as a trusted arbiter of high-quality strategy for carbon reduction, removal, and utilization throughout value chains, working with leading organizations. Our team of over 40 scientists includes thought leaders who actively contribute to the science of climate mitigation with novel assessment methodologies and public resources to facilitate action. With Carbon Direct, clients can set and equitably deliver on their climate commitments, streamline compliance, and manage risk through transparency and scientific credibility. Carbon Direct has applied its expertise to the completion of: - Over 600 engineered, hybrid, and nature-based carbon credit project assessments, deep diligences for multi-year off-take agreements, and project co-design engagements. - Over 150 unique emerging technology diligence reviews. - Deep technical diligence de-risking engagements in improved forest management, reforestation, BECCS, and DAC, with commercial strategy support in collaboration with carbon credit developers to ensure that their products are best-in-class. ## Overview of the Opportunity Carbon Direct receives many client requests to diligence carbon projects. We are looking to bring on additional contractors to assist with project reviews. These cover a wide range of carbon dioxide removal and reduction technologies and would be appropriate for advanced graduate students (Masters or PhD level) in climate science fields (e.g., forestry, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, ecology) who are interested in gaining work experience. A review is generally a short report that follows a set template and examines the project proposal in the context of six quality criteria. Work is conducted with the oversight of a Carbon Direct senior scientist and subject to rigorous QA/QC. We operate a deliverable-based payment schedule based on the anticipated length and complexity of each assigned review. ## Equal Opportunity Employer Carbon Direct is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. We adhere rigorously to our equal employment opportunity policies in connection with all employment decisions, including hiring, compensation and promotion. ## About Carbon Direct ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Carbon Direct is a purpose-driven carbon management firm that helps organizations measure, reduce, and remove their carbon emissions through science-backed advisory services and a software platform. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding details not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, USA (with additional office in Oakland, CA and remote team across 4 countries and 10+ US states) - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Jonathan Goldberg (CEO) and Nili Gilbert (Vice Chairwoman) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Carbon Management / Climate Tech / Environmental Services - **Target customers**: Fortune 500 companies, governments, and private actors committed to decarbonization (B2B, enterprise, government) - **Mission/purpose**: “Enable meaningful, equitable, and science-based climate action” by making carbon science accessible and actionable. ## Products & Services - **Advisory Services**: Leverage a team of 70+ scientists to advise clients on carbon technologies (e.g., sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, direct air capture). Includes technical risk analyses, due diligence, and quality criteria for the voluntary carbon market. - **Platform (Software)**: Software-based carbon footprinting, reduction strategies, and high-quality removal portfolio management. Provides end-to-end carbon management. - **Carbon Removal Credits**: Access to a curated portfolio of nature-based, hybrid, and engineered carbon removal credits with quality and delivery protections. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Clients represent over 100 million tonnes of carbon removal demand; team includes 70+ scientists; headcount has grown significantly since founding in 2020. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Clients include JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Microsoft (both cited as partners on the website). No investor details publicly available. - **Growth Signals**: Expanding team globally (4 countries, 10+ US states); hiring across multiple departments (science, marketing, engineering, etc.); growing demand for high-quality carbon removal from leading organizations. ## Competitive Advantages - **Science-first approach**: A dedicated team of world-class carbon scientists (70+) provides deep expertise that competitors may lack. - **End-to-end platform**: Combines advisory, software, and credit procurement in one integrated service. - **Quality criteria**: Proprietary methodology for vetting carbon removal projects, reducing risk for clients. - **Established client base**: Partnerships with major corporations like JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft lend credibility and scale. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling carbon management globally by expanding the team across geographies and deepening software capabilities. - Continuing to lead with science to define quality in the voluntary carbon market. - Serving a broad range of clients (energy, transportation, government) while investing in new technologies (direct air capture, BiCRS, etc.). ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Employees are united by the goal of taking climate action now and making a tangible impact on the climate crisis. - **Remote-friendly**: Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats; offices in Seattle (Fremont neighborhood) and Oakland. - **Benefits** (US-based): 16 weeks fully paid parental/family leave (no tenure requirement), flexible vacation policy, 10 company holidays plus annual winter break, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, WFH reimbursement. - **Culture**: Values include being results-driven, globally focused, committed to learning, embracing complexity, collaborative, and valuing diversity. The team comes from diverse backgrounds (science, software, business, policy). - **Growth opportunities**: Fast-growing company with many open roles across science, marketing, engineering, and general applications. ## Sources 1. [carbon-direct.com/careers](https://www.carbon-direct.com/careers) 2. [carbon-direct.com/company](https://www.carbon-direct.com/company) 3. [carbon-direct.com/](https://www.carbon-direct.com/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/carbondirect](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/carbondirect?t=0c09956f7us) 5. [carbon-direct.com/leadership-team](https://www.carbon-direct.com/leadership-team) ## Other roles at Carbon Direct - [Electrical Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/electrical-engineer-carbon-direct-united-states-y4aa1q6w4z5f) — United States - [General Application](https://feeny.ai/job/general-application-carbon-direct-remote-mzcqd288rp5v)