SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BAY AREA) OR REMOTE

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Eion’s Chief Science Officer to develop reactive transport modeling capabilities calibrated by in-field measurement data.
• Evaluate various soil geochemical datasets collected by Eion and enhance interpretation of new results.
• Work with Eion’s affiliated collaborators to publish research on direct measurement approaches of silicate weathering processes and related models.
• Provide assistance and collaborate on grant-writing proposals to unlock additional research-related funding within Eion’s R&D program.
• Interpret language published on ERW standards and protocols developed in industry.

Attributes to be successful in this role

• Sincere interest in climate, environment, and the business of solving these problems
• Independent executor who takes initiative on next steps
• Creative problem-solver who simplifies problems to their core elements
• Must have superb geochemical background and interpretation skills
• Ability to explain how models are used and algorithms behave to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfort working in a rapidly evolving and often hectic business environment

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Biogeochemistry, or related field
• 3+ years of experience developing reactive transport or speciation models (PHREEQC/CRUNCHFLOW)
• Strong publication record in the field of soil science and related subsurface processes
• Demonstrated experience performing data analysis (Python) and parameter estimation (PEST, Monte Carlo methods)
• Demonstrated experience with interpreting soil characterization data (XRD, ICP-MS/OES, FTIR, Ion chromatography)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team player, able to collaborate well with various divisions within the company
• Able to occasionally travel for key meetings and conferences