Social Scientist

• Conduct key social impact evaluations on carbon removal reviews and deep diligences, assessing community impacts, social risks, human rights considerations, and potential co-benefits
• Refine and expand social impact methodologies including qualitative and mixed-method frameworks, risk matrices, governance assessments, and tools that evaluate the social dimensions of carbon projects
• Serve as subject matter resource on the human dimensions of carbon management, advising internal teams and clients on emerging best practices in community impact assessment and environmental justice
• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to generate rigorous insights into social difference, grounded risks, and project feasibility

This role creates positive change by advancing the community impacts of carbon dioxide removal and decarbonization projects globally, ensuring environmental justice and equitable project development while helping organizations achieve their climate goals.

• PhD in environmental anthropology, political ecology, human geography, sociology, STS, environmental studies, or related social science discipline (Master's with significant applied experience also considered)
• Experience evaluating social impacts of environmental, climate, or infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork, ethnographic research, community-based research, or qualitative inquiry in diverse cultural and political contexts
• Applied professional experience in federal/state agencies, tribal governments, land management organizations, international development, environmental consulting, or NGOs
• Strong grounding in environmental justice, social equity, or human rights frameworks

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage. Flexible vacation policy with ten company-wide holidays plus annual winter break. 16 weeks of fully paid parental and family leave with no tenure requirement. Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats. Reimbursement for work-from-home setup and monthly work-from-home stipend.

Carbon Direct is a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to helping organizations around the world reach their climate goals by making carbon science accessible and actionable with their end-to-end platform.