Head of Applied Science

Everest is a venture-backed deep tech startup on a mission to unlock 1 GtCO₂/year of permanent removals by 2035. We’ve developed the first live sensor for Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW), making the most scalable carbon removal pathway measurable for the first time.

Our customers have piloted our sensors on 5 continents and are gearing up for commercial projects. We are now seeking a Head of Science to take our technology from pilot to global scale.

🚀 You own the scientific roadmap of Everest:

• Lead experiments from lab to field validation, ensuring rigor and credibility.
• Build and mentor a world-class science team.
• Push the frontier of sensor calibration and data validation, setting the bar for ERW MRV.
• Forge partnerships with leading research groups and drive publication-level results.
• Shape IP strategy and safeguard Everest’s innovations.

👤 You demonstrate our values in action:

• Ambition: You hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Applied Sciences and are motivated by scaling science for gigaton climate impact.
• Execution: A proven experimentalist, you design, run, and interpret complex experiments — with results that stand up to peer or regulatory scrutiny (publications, patents, or validation).
• Learning: You’re fluent in data analysis and mathematical modeling (Python preferred) and thrive on turning raw results into quantitative insights that advance the science.
• Compassion: You’re a natural leader who mentors others and collaborates across disciplines — from soil science to engineering — with empathy and clarity.
• Manager of 1: You’re independent, self-directed, and take full ownership of your work, aligning scientific priorities with Everest’s mission.

💡 You thrive in a highly rewarding environment:

• Total comp €155k–195k: €90k–130k salary + stock options .
• The chance to co-shape Everest’s R&D and culture from the ground up.
• A multi-disciplinary, founder-led team that thrives on curiosity, precision, and bold execution.
• Above all: impactful work — turning cutting-edge science into real climate solutions.

At Everest, we’re not just building technology — we’re building the technology that makes gigaton-scale carbon removal possible. If you’re ready to lead world-class research with real climate impact, we’d love to hear from you.