[OSGeo-Jobs] CarbonPlan is Hiring an Open Science Lead

[Sage Ortiz]

*Organization description*


CarbonPlan is a non-profit working on data and science for climate action.


We aim to ensure the quality, scientific integrity, and transparency of
climate solutions. We analyze solutions based on the best available science
and data and build open source tools and data products. We work directly
with decision makers across the public and private sector to help them
achieve ambitious climate goals. You can read more about our work on our
website <http://www.carbonplan.org/>.


*Job description*


The Open Science team at CarbonPlan uses software and data to facilitate
our climate action goals. As the team lead, your primary responsibilities
will be to manage our open source software engineering and data science
efforts while providing technical mentorship across the organization. You
will help align the team’s work toward our policy and product goals,
including the data and engineering work that directly enables our tools,
resources, and other products. You will also guide team contributions to
open source and open science ecosystems, both in the context of existing
grant-funded work and by identifying and pursuing new funding
opportunities. In addition, you and the team will help maintain an open
source software stack, and norms around software development and open data
sharing, that are used across our organization. The Open Science Lead
reports to the Executive Director. If you are passionate about open science
and working on climate change, please apply!
<https://apply.workable.com/carbonplan/j/61E1AC0C31/>


*You will:*

   - Manage a team including software engineers, data scientists, and
   research scientists
   - Guide data, analysis, and engineering efforts in alignment with our
   policy and product goals (browse carbonplan.org/research
   <http://www.carbonplan.org/research> for examples of products including
   tools, articles, and data)
   - Guide team contributions to open source and open science projects
   within the climate data and earth sciences communities and identify
   grant-funded opportunities for such work (browse github.com/carbonplan for
   examples)
   - Help maintain a software stack built around scientific Python, cloud
   computing and data storage (on Azure, AWS, and Google), Jupyter and
   JupyterHub
   - Encourage and mentor research and data explorations that have the
   potential to inform our broader policy work and strategy
   - Oversee the curation of documentation and other technical writing
   (e.g., blog posts)
   - Develop and ensure the implementation of team norms for GitHub
   repositories, documentation, and data cataloging
   - Develop and disseminate standards and best practices for ensuring
   reproducibility and transparency in computational work

*You should have:*

   - Passion for our mission
   - 6+ years using scientific computing or related tools (in either a
   research or software setting)
   - 4+ years managing a technical team (in either a research or software
   setting)
   - Commitment to mentorship and individual growth
   - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   - Experience working in highly collaborative and cross-functional
   environments
   - A portfolio of relevant open source software projects, publications,
   etc.

*You'll be an especially good fit if you have: *

   - Experience using scientific Python
   - Experience in a relevant subject matter domain, including but not
   limited to, earth sciences, geospatial analysis, and remote sensing
   - Experience using and/or managing cloud computing infrastructure
   - Experience applying for and securing funding, such as for research
   grants or data or software development budgets
   - Experience using and contributing to open source ecosystems
   - Experience with technical writing
   - Experience with academic research processes
   - Interest in how open science principles can contribute to
   accountability work
   - Interest in applying your core competencies in support of broader
   public interest outcomes

*You should include in your application:*

   - A link to your portfolio (GitHub, website, technical blog, etc.),
   - Your Resume / CV, and
   - Please provide answers to each of the following questions:
      - What excites you about working at CarbonPlan, and about this
      specific position?
      - Discuss relevant experience with team management.
      - Discuss relevant experience working with open source software and
      open science.
      - At CarbonPlan, we value the diversity of experiences and
      perspectives in climate work. What life experiences and
perspectives would
      you bring to this team in that regard?

CarbonPlan is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to
building an inclusive and diverse workplace. Addressing climate change
requires confronting systems that create inequity and injustice, and doing
so will require a team with culturally diverse perspectives. All qualified
applications — regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual
orientation, sexual identity, national or ethnic origin, disability,
marital status, veteran status, and any other occupationally irrelevant
criteria — will receive full consideration. We especially encourage
applications from individuals from underrepresented groups in science,
technology, and environmental organizations.


*Benefits*


We are committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits to our employees. We offer fixed salary levels based on experience
and role to minimize biases in compensation and to ensure team members are
paid the same for doing the same work. Employees are eligible for promotion
or salary increases every six months at the time of their performance
review.

We expect this position to be a regular, full-time position, with an annual
salary of $145,000 USD. However, we are open to some variance in
experience, which may affect the resulting level and annual salary. In
addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits to all
full-time employees:

   - Health insurance (100% of costs covered for employees, 75% for
   dependents)
   - Dental insurance
   - Vision insurance
   - Flexible health spending accounts
   - Dependent care spending accounts
   - Life insurance
   - 401(k) retirement fund with matching employer contribution
   - Unlimited time off (expectation of a minimum of four weeks)
   - 16 weeks paid parental leave
   - Remote work expense reimbursements

We are not currently able to sponsor a visa for this position, and
therefore can only consider applications from people who are already
authorized to work in the United States. We are based primarily in San
Francisco, but currently work remotely. The hiring manager for this role is
in San Francisco. Remote work from any location on Pacific or Mountain Time
works for us!


*COVID-19 Vaccine policy*


CarbonPlan is committed to providing our staff with a safe work environment
and helping to promote the health of our community. As such, CarbonPlan
will require all employees to confidentially show proof of COVID-19
vaccination as a condition of employment, unless they are unable to receive
the vaccine because of a medical condition or sincerely held religious
belief or practice. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and Title VII, and applicable state laws, CarbonPlan will do our best to
make reasonable accommodations for employees who (1) cannot take the
vaccine due to a medical disability or (2) seek an exemption from the
vaccine based on sincerely held religious beliefs.


*How to apply*

Apply here <https://apply.workable.com/carbonplan/j/61E1AC0C31/apply/>.
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