Senior Scientist - Hydrology

Terradot is hiring a Senior Scientist in Hydrology to lead research and modeling efforts related to enhanced rock weathering for climate change mitigation. The role involves field studies in Brazil, data analysis, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position is flexible, allowing work from San Francisco or São Paulo, indicating it can be remote.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist (Hydrology) to join our growing team. As a member of our research and development team, you will lead hydrological research and modeling efforts to quantify benefits of enhanced rock weathering. Your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing field and modeling strategies to support our mission of mitigating climate change. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a passion for scientific problem solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.

Location: Flexible (San Francisco or São Paulo)

Responsibilities:
• Lead and conduct hydrologic field studies in Brazil, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Develop and apply hydrologic modeling tools to simulate water systems
• Lead efforts to quantify and characterize hydrological processes across spatial scales, from the movement of water in unsaturated soil to the watershed and regional scale.
• Analyze large datasets and leverage statistical techniques to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., geochemists, engineers, data scientists, environmental scientists) to integrate hydrological insights into broader projects.
• Contribute to the development of innovative technologies and solutions monitor and quantify the net climate impact of enhanced rock weathering. Present research findings at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Project management and team supervision

Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in conducting hydrological field research and applying modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using and learning software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to field sites in Brazil.
• Portuguese language skills (bonus, not required).
• Experience managing complex projects

Personal Attributes:
• Highly motivated & mission-driven to address climate change.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• A positive attitude, bias for action, and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary & equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A leadership role in pioneering an innovative climate solution.
• World-class team, investors, and advisors.

About Us:

Our mission is to stabilize Earth’s climate by transforming nature’s most powerful permanent carbon removal process into a global climate solution. By advancing science, building technology, and assembling a global coalition, we are catalyzing a global initiative to scale Enhanced Rock Weathering within the next decade, starting in Brazil.

Founded out of the Stanford University ecosystem, Terradot is led by the world’s leading experts to advance the science and technology of ERW. Our unique structure bridges industry, academia, and government and allows our team to contribute with speed & scale. We are backed by John Doerr, Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal, George Roberts, Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Google, Cisco and Venture Funds, Floodgate, Kleiner Perkins, Acre Venture Partners, Gigascale Capital, Valor Capital, Ponderosa Ventures and others.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research suggests that qualified people from historically marginalized groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage all individuals who believe they have the necessary skills and experience to apply for this role.