Remote Technical Co-Founder

Summary

Join Us as a Founder in Residence in Climate to co-found a company focussed on scaling the manufacture & deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, working closely with the DSV team and current Founder in Residence.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent industry know-how, focussed on: the simulation and design of multiphase mass-transfer reactors
• Thermodynamics, thermal management and heat recovery in multiphase process systems
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of the processes for Direct Air Capture, and the techno-economic modelling required to optimise total or levelised cost over the product lifecycle
• Experienced in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration
• Able to articulate lean principles and maintain a focus on customers and value generation

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on cementing the value proposition of our technology, through a combination of modelling and prototype development
• Help to shape a team that will work closely with customers and partners to develop a platform product that supercharges their scale-up journey

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