Mrv researcher – Piracicaba/SP

SP l São Paulo
Efetivo (CLT)
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Geólogo

Responsabilidades

• Oversight and management of the onsite experiments in ESALQ (e.g. greenhouse experiments).
• You oversee the scientific operations, such as design of experiments.
• You generate, analyse and manage data and samples related to our experiments.
• You ensure quality control checks are carried out on data generated and sample collection.
• You oversee sample inventory management and processing.
• You provide support and research to help the science team strategy moving forward.
• You compare, present and discuss data and research (e.g. recent papers) internally with our (science) team as well as with leading researchers globally.
• You are available to deputise or cover for other members of the science team when they are away on leave or unable to carry out tasks.
• You are available to support on field work and infield tasks.
• You may lead on certain novel R+D topics related to EW.

Requisitos

• QUALIFICAÇÕES MÍNIMAS
  • A PhD or at least a master’s degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Biogeochemistry, or a related field.
  • Solid knowledge of geology and weathering processes in tropical soils.
  • Fluency in Portuguese.
  • Advanced English, sufficient to present and discuss research within an international team.
  • Residency in or near Piracicaba (SP), or willingness to relocate.
  • Experience ensuring data quality and working with large sets of samples.
  • A deep curiosity for the science behind ERW in tropical agricultural systems, and the ability to dive into details with rigor.
  • An independent, confident, hands-on approach—proactive, energetic, and driven to make things happen.
  • A fast-learning mindset, with the motivation to continuously develop both professionally and personally.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex scientific problems and communicate them clearly and concisely.
  • A collaborative spirit—you enjoy working with others, supporting the team, and actively stepping in when needed.
  • Scientific rigor and high attention to detail.
  • Adaptability and resilience in rapidly evolving field and lab environments.
  • Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to manage projects end-to-end.
  • Clear communication and strong alignment with our mission.
• QUALIFICAÇÕES PREFERENCIAIS
  • Experience with greenhouse experiments, lysimeters, or soil analyses.
  • Knowledge of carbon removal methodologies or MRV frameworks.
  • Prior experience in tropical agriculture or working with field-based experiments.
  • Familiarity with analytical equipment, geochemical modeling, or hydrology.

Benefícios

• Compensation expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly.
• Home Office Budget.
• Personal development budget.
• Language Programme Monthly Allowance.
• 40 days annual leave.
• The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.
• Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay!.
• Laptop to fuel your productivity.