About SPUN
SPUN’s mission is to map and protect the mycorrhizal fungal networks that regulate Earth’s climate and ecosystems. These fungi draw down approximately 13 billion tons of CO2 annually (about one-third of global energy-related emissions) through extensive underground networks. We are developing tools that leverage fungi to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change. Our approach integrates remote sensing, AI, robotics, and collaborations with global researchers and local communities across some of the most remote and hard-to-access ecosystems on Earth.
We use our findings to educate individuals, companies, landowners, and governments on the importance of protecting and managing underground ecosystems. Our aim is to accelerate efforts to protect the underground ecosystems that have been largely absent from global restoration projects and conservation and climate agendas.
Work at the forefront of fungal science. We invite you to join SPUN’s team of scientists who are dedicated to finding innovative solutions to protect our planet. SPUN prides itself on developing new techniques and pushing the frontiers of fungal biology from the micro-level to the global scale. We have been cited in the world’s leading press and scientific journals for our groundbreaking work.
Develop partnerships with other leading institutes around the world. Applications of cutting edge research are limited without deep and collaborative partnerships. SPUN works hard to build partnerships with leading institutes in conservation, climate, and community-led action to build collective impact within our fields. We are looking to build a team of innovative, creative, and impact-driven myconauts who want to help bring our core science to the next level.
Contribute to decolonizing science. We aim to lead by example in promoting diversity and decolonial science. We are actively working to address biases in mycorrhizal science and endeavor to center the wellbeing of most affected people and areas in our research. In this regard, we prioritize under-researched areas and collaborators in the Global South for our work, while providing capacity-building grants and partnership opportunities with local researchers.
We are also actively working with Indigenous communities in Chile and Ecuador, and will continue to expand our partnerships with other Indigenous communities, to integrate non-western Science ways of knowing into our work.
Work with a global team. SPUN’s team members operate from various locations worldwide, embracing remote work for flexibility and work-life balance. Our team’s global presence aligns with our research expeditions, which have taken us to remote ecoregions in Tierra del Fuego, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Corsica, the Atacama, and the Galapagos Islands.
About the RoleSPUN is seeking a Science Writer/Journalist to help raise the visibility of our Underground Explorers Program (UEP) and its scientists across regions and audiences. This role is dedicated to science-driven storytelling—translating complex mycorrhizal and ecological research into compelling narratives that inspire public awareness, scientific collaboration, and policy action.
You’ll amplify UEP research, stories, and voices—particularly in Spanish-speaking countries and the Global South—through media coverage, events, and digital platforms. By driving exposure and tracking its impact, you’ll support UEP scientists in gaining recognition, building networks, and shaping local and global conversations around conservation, climate, and ecosystem management.
Key Responsibilities Science Journalism & Storytelling- Research, report, and write science-based stories that highlight UEP discoveries, fieldwork, and impact.
- Pitch feature stories, interviews, and op-eds to reputable media outlets—particularly across Latin America and other regions of the Global South.
- Conduct interviews with UEP scientists and translate technical findings into accessible, engaging content for general audiences.
- Develop articles, multimedia pieces, and story packages for the SPUN website, newsletters, and external publications.
- Collaborate with SPUN’s Communications team to…
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