Marine Biogeochemist (mCDR)
Ephemeral Carbon - Santa Clara, CA
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Ephemeral's mission is to restore our planet's climate and ocean. We do this by harnessing the ocean's natural ability to absorb and store carbon. By spreading alkaline minerals in shallow ocean regions, we can remove gigatons of CO2 while simultaneously countering ocean acidification.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are seeking a Marine Biogeochemist to help develop our Coastal Enhanced Weathering/Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) methods, models, and projects for marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR).Working closely with ocean modelers, you'll develop our site selection and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) strategies. Through the execution of lab experiments, and the design and leadership of field trials, you'll help validate our MRV methods and models, and perform cutting-edge research on weathering rates and ecological impacts for Coastal Enhanced Weathering deployments.As a Marine Biogeochemist, you will operate with a high degree of independence, taking the lead on projects and sharing your findings with the larger team. Working closely with other scientists, engineers, and project developers, and along with our MRV partners and academic collaborators, you'll be part of a team turning the promise of OAE as a scalable, low-cost, and permanent method of carbon removal into a reality.WHAT YOU'LL DODevelop cost-effective and scalable MRV methodologies for near-shore Coastal Enhanced Weathering deployments in sands and mudsDesign and lead field trials to validate models and MRV methodologies, and research weathering rates and ecological impactsHelp establish project siting criteria including developing methods to predict site-specific weathering rates and characterize the biogeochemical suitability of perspective sitesDesign and execute laboratory experiments on prospective alkalinity feedstocks to characterize their dissolution properties and inform modelsAnalyze the physical and geochemical characteristics of prospective feedstocks and develop controls to ensure ecological safety limits are adhered toEstablish scientific collaborations to further our understanding of the efficacy and safety of OAE and develop scientific credibility and trust in our methodsEngage with communities, interest groups, and government officials to educate and garner support for Coastal Enhanced Weathering as a CDR methodYOU SHOULD HAVEPhD in Biogeochemistry, Marine Science, Oceanography, or a related fieldExperience conducting benthic fieldwork in marine and coastal environmentsExperienced in porewater and sediment analytical techniques including TA, DIC, ICP-MS/OES, and XRF/XRDExperienced with sediment sampling techniques such as sediment cores & grabs, benthic flux chambers, and rhizon samplersExperience designing and executing microcosm studiesUnderstanding of sediment transport and geomorphology of coastal systemsDeep understanding of seawater chemistry and biogeochemical cyclesA working understanding of the effects of nutrients, pollutants, and ocean acidification on marine organismsA passion for taking OAE from concept to reality and restoring our climate and oceanWHAT WE OFFERGenerous equity as an early employeeHealth, dental, and vision benefits401(k) plan10 holidays annually + flexible PTOThe adventure of taking OAE from concept to realityThis is an on-site (not hybrid) position in our Santa Clara, CA headquarters. The expected salary for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 USD depending on experience. Will sponsor visas for candidates with existing work authorization.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16