Klim
AgriTech
HeadofScientificModelling
“Head of Scientific Modelling at Klim. Skills: Scientific Modelling, Model Development, Biogeochemical Models, RothC. Lead scientific modelling development and integration.. Develop and validate soil carbon models.”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure models are robust and scalable.; Make models audit-ready.; Align models with leading standards.; Support decision-making across geographies.; Meet customer and farmer requirements.; Deliver practical business outcomes.
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Substantial hands-on experience with RothC or other soil organic carbon models, including calibration, parameterisation, and application at scale., Proven track record building and applying biogeochemical models across more than one model family (e.g. RothC, DayCent, DNDC), with comfort working across different model paradigms rather than only within a narrow specialty., Prior experience leading or managing scientific or modelling teams, including line management or disciplinary leadership., Proven experience in model validation and scientific verification, including calibration against field data and uncertainty assessment., Working understanding of Python sufficient to read modelling code, collaborate effectively with engineers, and reason about implementation choices., Experience working with or interpreting carbon methodologies and certification frameworks (e.g. Verra VM0042/VM0053, ISO standards, SBTi FLAG, GHG Protocol)., Understanding of MRV systems, including the link between modelling, sampling, and verification., Experience applying models across different geographies, soil types, and farming systems., Ability to translate complex scientific models into practical, scalable, and audit-ready solutions., Experience engaging with third-party auditors, validation bodies, or registries., Startup/commercial mindset with experience in fast-paced environments, making pragmatic trade-offs between scientific rigor and delivery speed., Ability to apply expertise beyond academia to deliver practical business outcomes.
Nice to Have
PhD in soil science, biogeochemistry, agronomy, ecology, or a related field., Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
What You'll Do.
Lead scientific modelling development and integration.
Develop and validate soil carbon models.
Define ensemble modelling strategy.
Ensure scientific consistency across models.
Align models with certification standards.
Translate models into operational workflows.
Manage and mentor soil scientists.
Build and deliver models hands-on.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with product, data, and engineering teams.; Collaborate effectively with engineers.; Engage with third-party auditors.
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