Head of Nature-based Science

goodcarbon

Head of Nature-based Science leading quality standards for NbS at goodcarbon. Collaborating with teams on carbon credits and representing the company in the scientific community.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and continuously evolve goodcarbon’s Nature Analytics Framework — our 160-datapoint quality assessment system - across all NbS project types and geographies
Define and enforce the due diligence standards and quality thresholds applied to client portfolios and project sourcing decisions
Build and maintain intelligence on emerging methodologies, verification standards, monitoring technologies, and regulatory developments in the NbS market
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of NbS scientists and analysts
Establish and manage relationships with scientific advisors, academic institutions, and goodcarbon’s Technical Advisory Board
Apply the Nature Analytics Framework to assess and monitor NbS projects within client portfolios, providing clear, actionable quality signals
Collaborate with the go-to-market team to translate scientific insights into compelling client narratives and purchasing decisions
Act as goodcarbon’s primary scientific voice externally — publications, conference speaking, media, and policy forums
Build goodcarbon’s profile as a scientific authority in NbS quality and integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree (required) or PhD (preferred) in environmental science, ecology, forestry, biology, or a closely related discipline from a leading university
8–12 years of relevant experience, with a substantial portion in the voluntary carbon market and a track record of operating at senior or leadership level
Deep hands-on expertise in NbS methodologies (e.g. REDD+, ARR, IFM, blue carbon, soil carbon, grassland restoration) and major verification standards (Verra VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, ICVCM)
Strong command of MRV principles, monitoring technologies (satellite, LiDAR, field protocols), and the scientific basis for carbon permanence, additionality, and leakage
Familiarity with GIS and remote sensing tools (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine) — sufficient to direct and critically evaluate your team’s geospatial work
Comfortable with carbon accounting models and quantitative analysis; proficiency in data analysis tools (R, Python, or equivalent) is a plus
Familiarity with biodiversity assessment frameworks (TNFD, GBFF, high biodiversity value assessments) and emerging biodiversity credit standards
Demonstrated experience building, managing, and developing teams of technical experts
Exceptional communication skills — able to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and influence at the executive and client level
Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, results-oriented, comfortable making decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities
Existing network of experts in the NbS and wider carbon market ecosystem is a significant plus
Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purpose-driven work at the frontier of climate and nature — with real, measurable impact on the ground
Executive team membership in a fast-growing company with genuine scientific differentiation
Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance-based incentives
Flexible hours and a remote-friendly environment, with a centrally located office in the heart of Berlin
A close-knit, interdisciplinary team where your voice shapes company direction
Access to goodcarbon’s global network of partners, science advisors, and project developers

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nature Analytics FrameworkREDD+ARRIFMVerra VCSGold StandardCarbon Accounting ModelsQuantitative AnalysisBiodiversity Assessment FrameworksMRV Principles

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetAnalytical Problem-SolvingInfluencing Skills