Geochemist - Research Scientist

Mati Carbon is seeking a hands-on Research Scientist to support and advance its scientific programme in ERW, environmental geochemistry, and soil systems. The role combines agronomic soil testing, geochemical characterisation, analytical laboratory work, and protocol development to generate robust, defensible research outputs.

Requirements

• Design and execute laboratory- and field-based research on ERW, soil–rock–water interactions, and carbon cycling
• Perform and interpret agronomic soil testing, including soil pH, electrical conductivity, buffering capacity, SOC and SIC, macronutrients and micronutrients, cation exchange capacity, base saturation, soil texture, and particle size distribution
• Carry out geochemical characterisation of rock feedstocks and soils, including bulk chemistry, trace element profiling, mineralogy, heavy-metal risk assessment, and asbestiform mineral screening
• Analyse and integrate soil, geochemical, and environmental datasets and support MRV frameworks by quantifying alkalinity generation, carbon removal, and uncertainties
• Provide technical guidance to laboratory technicians, collaborate with agronomy, field operations, data science teams, and external research partners, and prepare technical reports, SOPs, internal documentation, and scientific publications or conference contributions