Scientist, Ratings
BeZero Carbon
Scientist, Ratings
Scientist, Ratings
About us:
BeZero Carbon is a global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers.
Founded in April 2020, our 120+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, earth observation, machine learning, data and technology, engineering, and public policy expertise. We work from four continents.
Having raised a significant Series B funding round in late 2022, we are rapidly growing as a company, accelerating the Net-Zero transition through ratings.
Job Description:
BeZero is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our carbon credit ratings team. The ideal candidate would have an academic background in environmental and/or natural sciences.
We are looking for a driven, creative and intellectually curious individual excited by the prospect of working at an innovative start-up aiming to rethink the frameworks within which credits from such projects as assessed for quality.
The role will be focused on researching the science and evidence behind different types of projects, and continuing to build our database of evidence and ratings and content stream for the sector. The successful candidate will be expected to drive analytical development, BeZero’s research and develop sector & sub-sector expertise to lead analysis of carbon projects. It will also require interacting with both internal and external stakeholders and consequently, strong written, presentational, and oral communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of knowledge in offset projects and the ability to create effective messaging for a diverse audience. The candidate will report to BeZero’s Director of Carbon Ratings and can work remotely or from our London-based office on GMT hours.
Responsibilities:
Research offset projects in the voluntary carbon market
Expanding and developing our ratings and analytical models for the sector
Curating our literature database
Writing research reports on market trends and dynamics
Attending conferences and events representing BeZero Carbon
Working towards monthly targets through delivery of ratings, reviews and content
Potential management of rating scientists, depending on experience
Our ideal candidate will:
Have an academic background in environmental and/or natural sciences.
Have strong written and spoken communication skills.
Have a strong research background and analytical skills.
Be comfortable speaking to high-level clients and external stakeholders.
Have a strong understanding of the voluntary carbon market and the risks offset projects face.
- Department
- Carbon Ratings
- Locations
- London HQ
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About BeZero Carbon
BeZero Carbon is a global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Our carbon credit ratings allow all market participants to price and manage risk. BeZero’s carbon ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors, and carbon project developers.
Founded in April 2020, our team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, earth observation, machine learning, data and technology, engineering, and public policy expertise. Our head office is in London, and our people work from five continents.
Scientist, Ratings
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