Lead , Terrestrial Biomass Carbon Storage

About Us

Isometric is a carbon removal registry. We issue the world’s most scientifically rigorous carbon credits to help Fortune 100 companies tackle climate change and prevent greenwashing.

We're growing quickly, but we’re intentional about hiring people who contribute to our unique culture. Our team is smart, meticulous and courageous—but warm, kind and supportive too.

We’re led by Eamon Jubbawy, an experienced CEO who previously co-founded Onfido, the world’s leading AI-powered identity verification platform. He scaled the company to $100m+ in revenue—verifying over half a billion identities and catching 23 million fraudsters—before selling the company for $650m. Eamon started Isometric in 2022 to bring the same level of rigorous fraud prevention, confidence and trust to the carbon removal industry.

The wider Isometric team includes scientists from Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, Yale and Stanford—and technologists from companies like Amazon, Shopify, Meta, Google, Wise and Palantir.

We’re backed by world-class investors with real-world experience in climate change and company building: Lowercarbon Capital and Plural.

Join us if you're ready to take on a career-defining role. Working here will be unlike any job you've had before!

About the role

Become a key player in driving innovative carbon removal initiatives, leading our efforts to disrupt an industry in need of change. You will lead the development of cutting-edge solutions and collaborate with world-class scientists to combat climate change head-on, contributing to the strategic vision of the Science organisation and Isometric.

You Will…

• Provide strategic leadership: Provide strategic direction for terrestrial biomass carbon storage projects, staying informed about market dynamics and emerging science to chart the future of Isometric’s approach to science.

• Conduct project oversight: Manage internal and external project activities related to terrestrial biomass carbon storage, ensuring successful delivery while anticipating commercial needs and calibrating resources and planning cycles accordingly.

• Develop and review protocols: Contribute to the design and refinement of Isometric MRV protocols, outlining quantification and monitoring requirements for diverse terrestrial biomass carbon storage methods.

• Perform data Analysis and synthesis: Conduct thorough literature reviews and analyse supplier data. Utilise modeling techniques to assess project baselines, counterfactuals, and system boundaries, supporting project validation, verification, and credit issuances.

• Execute risk assessment and management: Evaluate and develop frameworks to mitigate reversal risks associated with various terrestrial carbon storage techniques.

• Lead team management and development: Lead and inspire a high-performance team of scientists, fostering a collaborative culture that emphasises scientific rigour, mentorship, and innovation.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication: Ensure communication and cooperation between scientific, engineering, and business development teams to ensure seamless integration of verification solutions into our products.

• Collaborate on research and share knowledge: Engage with academia, national labs, and industry partners to stay informed about the latest research developments and incorporate evolving science into MRV protocol development.
  
  

You Have…

• A PhD in ecology, biology, environmental & earth sciences, geoscience, chemical engineering, or a related field, with a strong research portfolio focused on terrestrial carbon storage in biomass.

• At least 5 years of people management experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a team of talented individuals to achieve extraordinary results.

• A research portfolio focused on terrestrial carbon storage in biomass.

• A solution-oriented mindset, approaching complex problems with curiosity and a commitment to upholding the highest scientific standards.

• Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully delivering research and carbon removal initiatives.

• A collaborative working style and a passion for innovation, with a commitment to upholding the highest scientific standards in tackling challenges related to carbon removal and storage.
  
  

This role might not be for you if...

• You’re looking for a fully remote role at the moment. In the early stages of building our product we’re optimising for being physically together 3 days a week.

• You enjoy structure and only staying within your area of expertise. We’re a small team early on the journey and things change quickly as we learn more.

• You prefer a slower pace. While the problem we’re facing has a long time horizon, it’s also critical that we make meaningful progress on it today, not next quarter or year.