Role: Senior Scientist
Desired Start: Q2 2024 – Flexible
About Alkali Earth
Alkali Earth was launched in 2022 to deliver permanent carbon dioxide
removal (CDR) through enhanced weathering and mineralization in gravel
roads, parking lots, and industrial pads. In our projects, CDR is achieved
through the formation of new carbonate minerals that accumulate over time
in our gravels, meaning our approach to measurement can be direct, simple,
and relatively cheap.
Since we launched Alkali Earth in 2022, we’ve signed pre-purchase contracts,
raised sufficient funding for a 3-year runway, signed an exclusive supply
partnership with a leading steel slag supplier, and deployed our first projects.
This position is the first of several new hires that we are excited to add to the
team in 2024 to help us grow and scale our impact.
Job Description
Our focus is on optimizing the use of highly reactive alkaline minerals co-
produced during steel production (steel slags) while leveraging existing
aggregates markets. Steel slag is a uniquely complex material with dozens of
mineral phases, high capacity for carbon removal (high Ca and Mg), and
relatively rapid reaction rates. We are looking for a Senior Scientist to help us
unlock the complexity of steel slag weathering and carbonation and to help
lead our science team in evaluating pathways for optimizing CDR.
What you’ll do
Manage research program and junior science staff
Help build out our laboratory in the Twin Cities Metro area
Coordinate and implement plans for research site in Midwest
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Alkali Earth
MRV methodology in collaboration with registry partners
Ensure quality in the implementation of our MRV on deployed projects
Attend CDR industry and academic conferences to present research
Lead and guide publications to present learnings from research
Qualifications
You’re curious, self-driven, and can’t stop thinking about a problem
until you’ve solved it
You’ve developed and proven the ability to adapt and learn new
information quickly
You have a PhD in Geosciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering,
Material Science or a related discipline
2-5 years of experience in developing, managing, and implementing
research plans
Experience managing budgets for research and development
Experience mentoring and supporting junior scientists
Previous experience within the carbon removal industry (startups, registries, etc.) a plus, but not necessary
Location & Compensation
Twin Cities Metro Area, Minnesota, with variable travel
Competitive salary in line with experience and benefits package
How to apply
Send us a resume/CV and a short cover letter at info@alkali.earth.
Questions? Send questions to info@alkali.earth and we’ll follow up with you from there.
