Science Manager – Nature-based Solutions (80-100%) — Climeworks
- Location
- Opfikon
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
As a Science Manager in Climeworks Solutions, your mission is to ensure that Climeworks’ offering in nature-based solutions (NBS) remains aligned with our high-quality standards for carbon dioxide removal.
Specifically focused on, but not limited to, Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR), Improved Forest Management (IFM), and Mangroves, your work will center on market screening, priority project identification and vetting, and due diligence of prospective partners.
You will be accountable for forming and defending Climeworks Solutions’ independent scientific view on the quality, risks, and suitability of NBS projects.
- As a Science Manager in Climeworks Solutions, your mission is to ensure that Climeworks’ offering in nature-based solutions (NBS) remains aligned with our high-quality standards for carbon dioxide removal.
- Specifically focused on, but not limited to, Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR), Improved Forest Management (IFM), and Mangroves, your work will center on market screening, priority project identification and vetting, and due diligence of prospective partners.
- What we offer:
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
Key requirements
- What we offer:
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
- Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
- Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
- Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
- Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals. Formalities:
- This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.
Application process
- You are responsible for the continuous refinement and effective application of our assessment criteria for nature-based projects and will work closely with members of the sourcing team to align our strategic approach to nature credits, from supplier engagement through to partnerships and product positioning.
- This role provides a unique opportunity to define and continuously shape Climeworks Solutions’ nature offering and the broader removal market.
- Quality assessment framework development: You enhance and tailor Climeworks Quality Assessment Frameworks to nature-based pathways, building on latest published methodologies and evolving standards in the market.
- Supplier assessment & monitoring : You engage with suppliers of interest and build trusting relationships.
- You perform rating assessments and benchmark projects.
- You also monitor projects and evaluate changes in quality or delivery concerns over time.
- Project due diligence : You perform deep technical, scientific and commercial due diligence on critical projects, covering dimensions such as additionality, measurability, carbon accounting, co-benefits, reversal risk, and operational and delivery-related risk.
- This entails the analysis of multiple data sources and recommendations from findings.
Additional details
- Knowledge sharing: You educate internal stakeholders on scientific developments, emerging methodologies, and market evolution across nature-based pathways.
- Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.
- Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.
Notes and original content
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Climeworks offer for this role?
Climeworks lists CHF 117'000 - 180'000 gross per year for this position in Opfikon. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Climeworks offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Climeworks during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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