This role does not require full-time office presence in Berlin. You can work remotely from elsewhere in Germany with regular visits to the Berlin office.We are also open to hiring this role with a freelancer contract.What we doWe build software that helps companies along the food system get to Net Zero.~31% of global GHG emissions originate from food-related activities. For the first time in history, climate performance has become an overall business performance indicator. Enterprises are mandated by regulatory bodies to disclose their climate performance, which leads to increasing pressure from investors, competitors, retailers, and consumers to prevent and reduce their CO2e emissions. Over the next 10 years, companies have set ambitious reduction targets that need to be met. Enterprise software and new business processes can help.We raised >10m in funding in the first 2 years of our existence, we launched our enterprise product, signed and onboarded some of the largest F&B players in Europe, and put together what we believe is the best-suited early stage tech team in Europe. Will you be the next to join us?What you will work onOver the next 12 months you will:Help farms reduce their CO2e emissionsResearch on-farm emission reduction measures ranging from regenerative agriculture measures to innovative feed additivesQuantify reduction potential and cost-effectiveness of new emission reduction measures and integrate them into our farm calculatorsIntroduce robust Land Use Change (LUC) and Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) models backed by thorough scientific proofPartner with companies that offer innovative farm-level emission reduction solutionsAct as gatekeeper of our carbon methodologyDevelop, adapt, and implement models for measuring and predicting CO2e stored in soil and originating from land use changeStay ahead of evolving regulatory and market requirements (GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance, SBTi FLAG Guidance)Drive certification efforts for Land Use Change, Soil Carbon Sequestration and RemovalsRepresent our company at key conferences and working groups as a thought leaderCo-shape our new software productCollaborate with farmers and tech teams to design user-centric tools for on-farm CO2 reduction and removalsPilot and refine models/products through direct farmer and technician feedbackEnsure our solutions deliver measurable, scalable, and impactful carbon reductionsTypical questions we will work on together:What are the farm-level emission reduction measures with the highest CO2e savings potential and lowest cost?What farm-level measures can be accounted for according to latest protocols and which do not have enough scientific backing?What practical monitoring plans are required on the farm to account for removals?How does one allocate removals to a product carbon footprint (PCF)?How does one ensure additionality and permanence of soil-sequestered carbon?You might be really good at this ifYou have previous experience in developing environmental models, particularly in Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), Land Use Change (LUC) and similar domainsYou have a passion for sustainable farming practices, CO2e reduction measures, regenerative farm practices, insetting, removals, and other climate-related operations on farmsYou love being the most knowledgeable person on the latest regulatory and climate market changesYou grew up around farms and can empathize well with farmers and their challengesYou have strong quantitative and analytical skillsYou want to change to a higher pace, more pragmatic and outcome-oriented work environmentYou don''t feel like you fulfill all the criteria? We get it: confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But guess what?! There is no such thing as a ''perfect'' candidate. The only thing you need to ensure along the recruiting process and beyond is that the problem that we are solving with Root is one you cannot wait to get out of bed for on Monday morning!How we support youYou will report directly to our founder: EricYou will be part of a cross-disciplinary team consisting of product managers, engineers, climate scientists and customer success & operations specialists, reporting to the country general managerYou will get directly mentored by experts in the field that are invested in our company: Ali and NilsHiring ProcessOur ambition is to offer you an end-to-end experience that is fast and uncomplicated - we aim to keep the end-to-end process to 10 working days. We send you prep material for each step and maximize transparency at every step.Get mentored by world-class company buildersWe decided on our cap table with a clear goal in mind: Set our team up for success. This is why we have selected a diverse group of food industry veterans, generalist company builders, and functional experts to join our journey from day 1. Beyond entrusting us with their capital, our angel investors act as mentors and sparring partners for our early team members in their corresponding roles. You will benefit from:A dedicated mentor with whom you will build your personal relationshipRegular sparring sessions whenever you see fitAdhoc Q&A where neededNot looking for a new role but know someone who does?Refer a hire and get 1,000 on the hand (or via Paypal if you are more old-school). Just forward the page to anyone that might be interested or directly message our team at hiring@rootglobal.io_______Root Global is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Regenerative Agriculture Specialist