Lead Soil Carbon Modeller

Lead Soil Carbon ModellerLocation- Remote (aligned with European time zone)About the RoleRivit Search is proud to partner with a leading developer to hire a Lead Soil Carbon Modeller. This critical new role will develop the firm’s modelling capability, with scope to grow and lead a team. This is a unique opportunity to drive impact across a portfolio of millions of hectares, delivering benefits for communities across continents.As Lead Soil Carbon Modeller, you will be the senior technical hire shaping how soil carbon models are developed, calibrated and validated to underpin certification. Working closely with the Leadership team, CTO and Head of Certifications, you will design and build soil carbon modelling capabilities that scale across diverse projects and geographies.What You Will Be DoingLead the development, calibration and validation of soil carbon models (DayCent, RothC) to support project-level certificationSupport the Certification Team for validation and verification, while ensuring model inputs and outputs align with VVB expectations and best practicesDevelop standardised modelling workflows to ensure scalability of models across project types and geographiesImplement robust QA/QC processes across data pipelines to ensure traceability, reproducibility and audit-readiness of model inputs and outputsWork with the Digital team to integrate remote sensing insights into modelling using your understanding of GIS databases (QGIS, PostGIS) and remote sensing methods in agroecologyPartner with the Digital team using collaborative workflows (Git, Jupyter) to drive transparency and automation for scaling modelsTranslate modelling insights into practical recommendations for cross-functional teams in Business, Certification, Operations and other stakeholdersContribute to strategy by staying updated on evolving carbon methodologies, peer-reviewed science and best practicesWhat You Will BringProven expertise in soil carbon modelling with hands-on experience calibrating and validating models using DayCent, RothC or similar toolsStrong coding skills (Python, R) and the ability to work directly with model inputs, data pipelines and outputsGood understanding of carbon certification process, and the implications of modelling decisions for validation and verification; hands-on experience supporting projects through certification is a strong advantageFamiliarity with GIS and remote sensing (QGIS, PostGIS and others in agroecology) is a strong plusExperience implementing standardised workflows and robust QA/QC for data pipelines to enable scaling of modelsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical modelling outputs into clear insights for non-technical stakeholdersAgility, problem-solving ability and systems-level thinking to thrive in a fast-moving, multicultural and entrepreneurial environmentCommitment to continuous learning, staying abreast of evolving carbon methodologies, peer-reviewed science and best practicesWhy Join Us?Work with a high-calibre, mission-driven team focused on integrity and impact.Shape the team strategy, with the potential to lead and grow a teamFlexibility of working remotely with strong international exposureTo ApplyRivit Search is the retained partner for this critical hire. All enquiries and expressions of interest will be managed by Rivit Search in strict confidence.Please apply directly via the job advertisement, or contact Bibin Emmanuel at bibin@ to arrange a confidential discussion.

Created: 2025-10-16