Senior Scientist

Location :

Remote / Hybrid (India-based preferred)

Company : AbsorbX

Type : Full-time / Contract

About AbsorbX

AbsorbX is a carbon credit marketplace building trust and transparency in the voluntary carbon market. We work with early-stage and established project developers to bring high-quality, high-integrity carbon credits to market. Our mission is to help organizations and individuals take credible, measurable climate action.

We are developing an in-house

project rating framework

that evaluates projects across 100+ parameters — including additionality, durability, co-benefits, MRV integrity, and delivery risk — similar to global standards used by platforms like Supercritical, Patch, and Sylvera.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a

Climate & Carbon Scientist

who can help design and validate AbsorbX’s scientific and data models for carbon project evaluation. You’ll work closely with the product and marketplace teams to develop a robust quality rating system that bridges scientific rigor and market usability.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the

scientific framework

for project evaluation (across nature-based and tech-based removal methods).

Build and validate

carbon accounting methodologies

for project types such as biochar, enhanced rock weathering (ERW), afforestation, and soil carbon.

Define

durability, additionality, and leakage

baselines and scoring mechanisms for AbsorbX’s internal rating system.

Design

risk assessment parameters

including project execution, delivery risk, permanence risk, and social co-benefits.

Review project documentation (PDDs, LCA reports, third-party verifications) to validate emission reduction claims.

Collaborate with the data and product teams to translate complex scientific frameworks into clear, user-facing insights.

Stay up to date with latest registry methodologies (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Earth, Isometric, Frontier) and academic research.

Requirements

Education & Experience :

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Earth Systems, Carbon Management, or related field.

3–8 years of experience in

carbon project assessment ,

LCA , or

carbon accounting

— ideally across multiple project types.

Deep familiarity with

voluntary carbon market registries

and MRV frameworks.

Experience working with

carbon durability modeling ,

soil / biomass carbon , or

carbon removal technologies .

Skills :

Strong grasp of GHG Protocols, IPCC Guidelines, and ISO 14064 standards.

Ability to develop or adapt carbon quantification models.

Analytical mindset — able to interpret scientific uncertainty, leakage, permanence, and co-benefit tradeoffs.

Experience using data tools (Python / R / Excel) or LCA software (SimaPro, OpenLCA) a plus.

Excellent written communication skills — able to summarize scientific findings clearly.