Field Assistant

Field Assistant

We are looking for someone to support field activities and assist in agricultural research projects in Assis – SP. The role includes data collection on soil, soil porewater, climate, rock powder application, and plant growth, as well as assisting in the maintenance of equipment used in field research. This position is ideal for candidates with a technical degree or undergraduate background in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences, or related fields, who enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in agriculture and sustainability.

Location: Assis – SP or Faxinal - PR

Languages: Portuguese

Responsibilities:

• Assist in scientific fieldwork on farms and test areas, supporting the setup of agricultural experiments.

• Collect and organize data on soil porewater, climate, rock powder application, and crop productivity (biomass and yield).

• Help install, maintain, and monitor equipment (e.g., soil moisture sensors, lysimeters, weather stations).

• Prepare soil, water, plant, and rock samples for shipment to laboratories.

• Follow technical guidelines and accurately record field activities.

• Work collaboratively with field and research teams.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Technical degree or undergraduate degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, or related fields.

• Hands-on experience with fieldwork and agricultural activities.

• Basic knowledge of soil, water, and plant data collection.

• Familiarity with agricultural equipment (e.g., sensors, weather stations) is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality.

• Valid driver’s license and availability to travel frequently to rural field sites (approximately 70% of the time).

Nice to Have:

• Ability to calibrate agricultural sensors and equipment.

• Ability to interpret soil or crop data.
  

Personal Attributes:

• Support the field team in collecting high-quality data.

• Independently solve practical issues that arise during fieldwork.

• Maintain clear communication with the technical team.

• Follow protocols and adapt work methods based on guidance.

About Terradot:

Our mission is to stabilize Earth’s climate by transforming nature’s most powerful permanent carbon removal process into a global climate solution. By advancing science, building technology, and assembling a global coalition, we are catalyzing a global initiative to scale Enhanced Rock Weathering within the next decade, starting in Brazil.

Founded out of the Stanford University ecosystem, Terradot is led by the world’s leading experts to advance the science and technology of ERW. Our unique structure bridges industry, academia, and government and allows our team to contribute with speed & scale. We have raised $58.2M in total funding from John Doerr, Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal, George Roberts, Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Google, Cisco and Venture Funds, Floodgate, Kleiner Perkins, Acre Venture Partners, Gigascale Capital, Valor Capital, Ponderosa Ventures and others. We have sold ~300,000 tons in offtakes from leading CDR buyers like Frontier and Google.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research suggests that qualified people from historically marginalized groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.