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The ideal candidate will ensure data accuracy and methodological integrity across all stages – from soil sampling and lab analysis to quantification of soil carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, through to submission and verification with Verra.

This role requires maintaining the program’s full alignment with the latest methodology updates, while proactively identifying and closing data gaps through close collaboration with teammates, partners, and laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:
• Act as the internal Verra and carbon offset/inset methodology expert, including ongoing monitoring of updates, methodological revisions, and guidance issued by Verra. Proactively engage with Verra and peer working groups to influence updates and the evolution of the methodology.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for soil sampling, handling, and laboratory analysis.
• Align all laboratory and partner operations with Groundwork’s QA/QC requirements.
• Lead the preparation of Monitoring Reports and coordinate reviews and findings with Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) and Verra.
• Build partnerships with laboratories, research institutions, and digital solution providers to strengthen methodological robustness.
• Integrate advanced tools to streamline and validate data inputs.
• Collaborate with agronomists, MRV teams, and technology partners to ensure accurate quantification of soil carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in carbon project development under Verra or similar standards – strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of soil carbon measurement, GHG accounting, and MRV systems – strong advantage.
• Experience in developing SOPs, managing lab QA/QC, and verifying data.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Familiarity with data modeling, integration, and AI/GenAI tools.
• Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
• High level of English proficiency, both written and spoken.
Personal Attributes:
• High scientific and methodological accuracy; analytical and data-driven thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interfaces across diverse professional teams (scientists, technologists, data managers, project managers) while meeting targets.
• Process-oriented with clear workflow management.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with high proficiency in English.
• Organized and structured, with strong planning and execution skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting research to examine the relationship between plant physiology, mycorrhizae, crop and soil health.
• Stay current with scientific literature related to plant physiology, mycorrhizal biology, and sustainable agriculture practices.

• Plan and execute experiments according to the company’s goals, timelines and work plans.
• Analysis, presentation, and implementation of findings and results.

• Develop and maintain protocols and operational processes

• Carrying out fieldwork.

Qualifications:

• D. in Plant Physiology, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in plant-microbe interactions, especially mycorrhizal fungi.
• Knowledge of soil science, plant nutrition, and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and presentation.
• Orientation in a scientific work environment and in professional literature.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Eager to learn new technologies and solve problems.
• High level of organizational and planning skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and Hebrew).
• Excellent computer skills.
• Work is based in Moshav Mazor.

Responsibilities:

• Support R&D trials- planning, executing, documenting and analyzing results, in lab and field.
• Lab operation: equipment, preparation of growth media and solutions, bacterial isolation, identification and count.
• Develop and perform various biochemical tests.
• Read and review scientific literature.
• Support all tasks required.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• OR bachelor’s degree with at least one year of relevant industry experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a microbiology lab – an advantage.
• Willingness to work both in the laboratory and in the field.
• Experience operating lab equipment and lab work and Strong technical skills.
• Experience working in sterile conditions

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and general tech aptitude.
• Professionalism, accuracy, high organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and desire to learn quickly.
• High level of English.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Ability to commute independently to Mazor.