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Research Scientist

Contribute to a range of near-term and next-generation projects at the intersection of Carbon Mapper's science, product development, and mission-driven impact.

About Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All of our methane and CO2 data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decisionmakers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action.

Carbon Mapper also works with stakeholders and decision makers to fill data gaps, lead on cutting edge science, collaborate to drive reductions, and advance education and insights on emissions globally. To do this, we work with partners to leverage a constellation of satellites. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization's robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO2 super-emitters.

To learn more about Carbon Mapper, please visit us at carbonmapper.org.

To view our data, please visit us at data.carbonmapper.org.

About The Role

Carbon Mapper is seeking a Research Scientist to support algorithm development and application work within the Science Team. This role contributes to a range of near-term and next-generation projects at the intersection of Carbon Mapper's science, product development, and mission-driven impact. The role includes opportunities to publish findings internally and externally, helping to elevate the visibility and influence of Carbon Mapper's data products and analytical insights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop measurement-informed emission inventories across a range of sectors
• Conduct multi-scale analyses integrating top-down and bottom-up data streams (e.g., area-flux mappers with point-source imagers)
• Characterize instrument performance of next-generation remote sensing measurements
• Expand Carbon Mapper's analytical reach into new emission sectors

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Graduate degree in physical sciences, environmental sciences, applied mathematics, earth science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in one or more methane emission sectors (e.g., oil & gas, coal, waste, agriculture)
• Experience using remote sensing data for emission quantification
• Ability to work independently on complex projects while also collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Skilled at managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience developing measurement-informed methane emission inventories
• Proficiency in methane inverse modeling at regional to global scales
• Experience with methane quantification at local scales (e.g., plumes)
• Familiarity with atmospheric chemistry and transport modeling

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with atmospheric gas retrievals from passive remote sensing instruments
• Familiarity with high-performance computing and cloud-based architectures
• Proficiency with version control tools such as Git

Location

Carbon Mapper is headquartered in Pasadena, California, but we embrace the virtual office and are continuing to grow our team across the United States.

Compensation

The total compensation for this opportunity includes a base salary range of $100,000 – $135,000/year. This is our target compensation range and is subject to multiple factors including level, experience, and location. As you go through our interview process, our recruiter will work with you to identify a competitive base salary within the proposed range.

Benefits

As a Carbon Mapper employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time-off policy, professional development, and more.

Carbon Mapper is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better working environment, but will also help us create better products and services.

Carbon Mapper is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable accommodation is needed in our process, please reach out to hr@carbonmapper.org.