Join Riverse as a Science Analyst and support impactful projects worldwide in gaining access to carbon markets.

👋 Who We’re Looking For

As part of the Riverse Science team, you won’t just work in carbon markets: you’ll help shape how they work from the inside out. You’ll dive into emerging carbon removal and reduction technologies, develop methodologies that turn innovation into certified climate action, and work hand-in-hand with our Certification and Tech teams to bring those methods to life. Your work will directly help build a high-integrity, science-backed carbon standard, to influence how new climate solutions are assessed, validated, and brought to market.

You’ll work most closely with Erica (Science Lead), as well as Clem (Chief Product and Technical Officer) and Samara (Certification Operations Lead). As a member of the Science Team, your role is to uphold scientific rigor and critical thinking in all aspects of our work, while also exploring new technologies to expand our portfolio of methodologies.

Our start-up culture means high levels of autonomy, no micro-management, and a strong focus on experimentation and innovation.

Start date: July-September 2025

🌱 Key Skills for Success

This role is ideal for someone excited by deep technical research, fast-moving problem-solving, and high-impact climate work. You’ll be central to ensuring that every methodology we publish balances scientific rigor with practical implementation.

• Scientific and Analytical Mindset: You’re naturally curious and comfortable diving into unfamiliar technologies or scientific domains. You enjoy reading technical literature, discussing with experts and stakeholders, evaluating complex systems, and distilling insights into clear, actionable outputs.
• Research Agility with Decision-Making Rigor: You’re equally comfortable spending hours exploring a complex carbon removal pathway as you are in making a reasoned, evidence-based decision quickly. You balance high standards with feasibility, recognizing the real-world constraints of climate tech companies while upholding methodological integrity.
• Critical Thinking & Intellectual Humility: You question assumptions, evaluate conflicting inputs, and are comfortable forming your own judgment. You know when to ask questions, when to push back, and when to seek out external perspectives.
• Technical Writing & Communication: You can translate technical ideas into well-structured guidance and documentation. You’re also able to explain complex concepts clearly, whether to internal teams, external partners, or corporate buyers.
• Autonomous Problem-Solving: You thrive in ambiguity and can run with a broad research question like “How should X be accounted for in our methodology?”. You know how to tackle such questions by investigating the topic, consulting literature or experts, and proposing an evidence-based solution.
• Collaborative Spirit: You’re a strong communicator who enjoys working across functions, from Certification and Tech to Sales. You value different perspectives and integrate feedback from diverse stakeholders.

Please do not worry if you don’t match all these points – we value potential and are excited to discuss opportunities with those who are passionate about the work.

🔎 Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Methodologies: Contribute to the research and drafting of new carbon removal and reduction methodologies by investigating specific topics, analyzing data, and preparing materials to help take informed decisions. Help design and revise methodological frameworks, and implement them in collaboration with our Tech team through digital certification and LCA platforms.
• Uphold and Evolve our Standard Rules: Help maintain the integrity of the Riverse Standard by revising core rules, ensuring consistency across methodologies, and aligning with leading accreditation bodies (ICROA, ICVCM, etc.). This may include researching specific rule-related questions, comparing requirements across standards and the market, or drafting proposed changes for review by senior staff.
• Enable Certification at Scale: Support the Certification team by helping to interpret and apply new methodologies to real projects, conducting deep dives into edge cases, answering complex questions, and creating internal guidance and educational materials.
• Engage with External Stakeholders: Represent Riverse as a rigorous, science-based, and collaborative standard in external engagements. This includes supporting the preparation and facilitation of working group meetings with project developers, auditors, and scientific experts, as well as contributing to the drafting of Riverse’s official responses to public consultations from initiatives like SBTi, CRCF, and other relevant platforms.
• Bridge Science and Sales: Help the Sales and Partnerships team understand and communicate our methodologies, equipping them and our clients with clear, accurate explanations of how our certification system works and why it matters.