Graduate Agricultural Scientist – GHG Modelling & Carbon Intelligence

Turn agricultural science into global climate impact.

Climeaction is an award-winning, B Corp certified climate action company with offices in Cork and Boston. Our VSAg platform is a carbon intelligence tool for agricultural systems — helping producers, agribusinesses, and supply chains measure, manage, and reduce their Scope 3 emissions at field level. As we scale VSAg globally, we're looking for a scientifically sharp graduate to join the team and help build the models that sit at its core.

This is a rare opportunity for an early-career scientist to see their work embedded directly into a live software product used across multiple agricultural systems worldwide.

What you'll do

• Research, develop and validate greenhouse gas emission models for a range of agricultural systems — including tillage, beef, dairy, pigs, poultry, and mixed farming — across multiple geographies and regulatory frameworks
• Translate complex agronomic and emissions science into clean, structured model logic that can be integrated into the VSAg platform by our development team
• Work closely with the VSAg Consultants and software developers to ensure models are accurately implemented, tested, and maintained as the platform evolves
• Stay current with IPCC methodologies, national GHG inventory frameworks, and emerging carbon accounting standards relevant to agriculture
• Support the development of new VSAg modules as we expand into new regions, commodities, and supply chain use cases
• Contribute to the scientific credibility of VSAg — including documentation, methodology notes, and engagement with clients or certifying bodies where required

What we're looking for

• A degree in Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agri-environmental Science, or a closely related discipline
• A strong understanding of greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems — whether from academic study, a thesis, placement or early career experience
• Comfort working with data, spreadsheets, and quantitative modelling; prior exposure to programming or scripting (Python, R, or similar) is an advantage
• Curiosity and rigour in equal measure — this role demands both scientific precision and a willingness to learn fast
• Good written communication skills — you'll need to explain complex methodology clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A genuine interest in climate action and the role of agriculture in the transition

What we offer

• A full-time, permanent role from day one — not an internship or fixed-term contract
• Direct involvement in a live, growing software product with global reach
• Close collaboration with an experienced cross-functional team spanning agronomy, software development, and carbon consulting
• Funded training and continuous professional development
• Company pension scheme
• Competitive graduate salary with clear progression as the role and your expertise grow
• The chance to build a specialism at the intersection of agricultural science and climate technology — a field that is only going to grow in importance

We are committed to building an inclusive team and actively welcome applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, orientations, faiths, and identities.