About Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct is a science-first organization that combines technology with deep expertise in climate science, data, and policy to deliver actionable climate strategies, and high-quality carbon dioxide removal to decarbonize the global economy. We have built a reputation as a trusted arbiter of high-quality strategy for carbon reduction, removal, and utilization throughout value chains, working with leading organizations. Our team of over 40 scientists includes thought leaders who actively contribute to the science of climate mitigation with novel assessment methodologies and public resources to facilitate action. 

With Carbon Direct, clients can set and equitably deliver on their climate commitments, streamline compliance, and manage risk through transparency and scientific credibility. Carbon Direct has applied its expertise to the completion of: 

• Over 600 engineered, hybrid, and nature-based carbon credit project assessments, deep diligences for multi-year off-take agreements, and project co-design engagements.
• Over 150 unique emerging technology diligence reviews. 
• Deep technical diligence de-risking engagements in improved forest management, reforestation, BECCS, and DAC, with commercial strategy support in collaboration with carbon credit developers to ensure that their products are best-in-class. 

Overview of the Opportunity

Carbon Direct receives many client requests to diligence carbon projects. We are looking to bring on additional contractors to assist with project reviews. These cover a wide range of carbon dioxide removal and reduction technologies and would be appropriate for advanced graduate students (Masters or PhD level) in climate science fields (e.g., forestry, engineering, chemistry, environmental science, ecology) who are interested in gaining work experience. 

A review is generally a short report that follows a set template and examines the project proposal in the context of six quality criteria. Work is conducted with the oversight of a Carbon Direct senior scientist and subject to rigorous QA/QC. We operate a deliverable-based payment schedule based on the anticipated length and complexity of each assigned review.