Scientific Models Lead (m/f/d)

At Klim, we’re creating a joint movement with farmers and businesses to make regenerative agriculture scalable and impactful. As a Berlin-based AgriTech start-up, we’re empowering farmers to restore soil, boost biodiversity, and capture carbon—all while earning revenue through our platform.

Backed by $22 million in Series A funding, we’re expanding globally, partnering with major food industry leaders like Nestlé and Kaufland to help them reduce emissions along their supply chains, while making them more resilient and profitable at the same time. Since 2020, we’ve supported 3,500 farmers, covering 700,000 hectares (5% of Germany’s farmland!).

If you’re passionate about building a sustainable food system and driving real climate impact, join us and help create a healthier planet!

Your mission:

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) modelling is at the core of what we do - it drives our ability to calculate impact, determine payouts for farmers and partners, and ensure compliance. Your mission is to elevate the accuracy and reliability of our modelling, balancing the complexities of scientific precision with commercial and budgetary considerations. This role is critical to delivering impactful solutions for regenerative agriculture and scaling our organisation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of measuring and modelling climate and sustainability metrics and indicators:

• Drive state-of-the-art SOC modelling and other critical metrics to support Klim’s programs.

• Develop a comprehensive modelling strategy to evaluate both economic and ecological outcomes of whole-farm management practices.

• Approach accuracy with a pragmatic and meticulous mindset, focusing on achieving results effectively.

• Provide thought leadership for Klim’s scientific foundation, ensuring soil science perspectives align with other teams and uphold scientific integrity.

• Oversee the effective and efficient collection of data essential for accurate modelling.

• Lead the adaptation of models to account for diverse climate zones and geographies.

• Manage and inspire a team of SOC modelling and data collection experts, driving innovation and excellence.

Your profile:

• Deep understanding of soil science: ideally you have a PhD in soil science

• Deep understanding of process-based agricultural models and crop models

• Proven ability to manage a team

• Experience with modelling and SOC measurement 

• You bring a commercial mindset and a strong understanding of the dynamics of a startup environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity: Be part of our journey from the beginning, working closely with the leadership team to build a new company.

• Impact: Make a daily contribution to combating climate change, promoting consumer education, and fostering fair conditions for climate-conscious farmers.

• Autonomy: Take ownership of your projects and enjoy a high degree of creative freedom.

• Competitive Package: Receive a competitive salary and participate in our VSIP program.

• Flexible work model: At Klim, we foster a flexible, hybrid work approach and facilitate hybrid/remote work (within Germany). It would advantageous for this role if you live in Berlin or can be present in our office regularly.

• Additional Benefits: Membership in the Urban Sports Club, company pension scheme, team lunches (if in Berlin), and regular team events.

At Klim, we believe that a thriving workplace is built on the diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of our team. We grow stronger together by embracing and building on each individual’s unique strengths.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. All hiring and personnel decisions are made solely based on qualifications, performance, and the needs of the company—ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for our team in ways you don’t yet realise!