Senior Scientist – Carbon & Greenhouse Gas Measurement

About the role

The Senior Scientist will lead cutting‑edge research on carbon and greenhouse‑gas measurements, supporting the Centre’s mission to improve forest governance and climate resilience. This position combines scientific leadership, project management, and capacity‑building across multiple regions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance ensuring research concepts and methods meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with theme coordinators to define and implement emerging research activities.
• Write, supervise, and disseminate scientific publications and communications.
• Lead capacity‑building initiatives and mentor junior scientists, students, and staff.
• Represent the Centre in national, regional, and global forums on forest governance.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with stakeholders and donors.
• Identify and secure additional research funding.
• Plan, monitor, and report on research activities, including budgeting and donor reporting.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental science, natural resource management, social science).
• Proven experience in collaborative natural‑resource or social‑science research across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage several projects and budgets simultaneously.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, proposal development, and successful fundraising.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience working with diverse, multidisciplinary teams in developing‑country contexts.

Required skills