Head of Nature-based Science

TEAM LEADERSHIP

• 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
• Foster a culture of rigour, curiosity, and continuous improvement across the team

CLIENT & COMMERCIAL IMPACT

• 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
• Drive innovation in emerging credit types, including biodiversity, blue carbon, and soil carbon

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & REPRESENTATION

• 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
• Support the content marketing team with insightful, evidence-based perspectives on NbS science and market developments

What we are looking for:

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

• 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

LEADERSHIP & MINDSET

• 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

LANGUAGES

Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus

Perks at goodcarbon

• 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

About us

At goodcarbon, we aim to shift the focus of global capital towards conserving and restoring ecosystems. We enable companies to deliver on their net-zero and nature-positive pledges confidently through high-quality carbon credits. Simultaneously, we assist developers of Nature-based Solutions projects globally in accessing funding. To achieve real change, we believe in the collective power of companies, projects, investors, and individuals. Join us in harnessing the true power of nature. We look forward to hearing from you!