Remote Co-Founder, Microbiologist

Summary

Join DSV to co-found and spin-out a new company that converts methane emissions into valuable products, leveraging microbes to produce protein, biofertilizer, and bioplastics. As a full-time remote role initially, you'll work with the DSV team and Founder in Residence to develop a novel technology.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on cultivating and optimizing the productivity of co-cultures of microbes, specifically methanotrophic bacteria and algae
• In-depth knowledge of current approaches and state-of-the-art (SOTA) technologies, and constraints in at least one of the following areas: aerobic methane oxidation, uses of microbial co-cultures to produce products such as protein, innovative fermentation system and process design, post-harvest processing, and production and extraction of bioactive compounds, and/or creating circular bio-economies
• Industry-specific know-how and commercial knowledge (e.g. forming strategic partnerships, agricultural value chains, manufacturing, procurement, etc.) especially with experience tailoring the characteristics of microbial products for client needs
• Experience in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration, including commercial delivery of an innovative engineering, industrial, or hardware technology venture with broad understanding of technical product development and R&D commercialization
• Experience in raising funds from early stage investors/VC
• Experience in working in a leadership role, applying project management and collaborative skills with colleagues across different teams

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co-found and spin-out a new company
• Develop a novel technology that uses microbes to convert methane emissions into valuable products such as protein, biofertilizer, and bioplastics
• Co-found and spin-out a new company with majority stake in the business

Benefits

• Access to optimised, purpose-built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch
• Opportunity area-specific know-how from our network of Partners and Advisors
• Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof-of-concept data
• Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured
• Majority equity stake in the new company for you and your co-founders
• Continuous post-spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team-building
• Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors