Sustainability Innovator in Residence

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Deep Science Ventures Full time
Transforming the Plastic Packaging Market

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Founder in Residence in Climate. This role is a unique opportunity to work with us on addressing the global plastic packaging challenge.

The Opportunity Area: Zero-Emissions Packaging

Plastic packaging accounts for 40% of the 400 million tons of plastic produced annually, with the market expected to grow from USD 381.57 billion in 2022 to USD 584.09 billion by 2032. Despite this growth, the short lifespan of these materials—95% of which are single-use—results in enormous amounts of plastic waste (350 million tons annually), with only 9% being recycled. Significant challenges include material complexity, contamination, limited replacement materials, inadequate collection systems, and low recycling yields. Our goal is to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic packaging and improve recycling processes to reduce global plastic waste.

Our Approach

We're currently building an outcomes graph, working backwards from the desired high-level outcomes:

  • Transforming the plastic packaging market and significantly reducing environmental impact;
  • Creating competitive alternatives to traditional plastic packaging, such as CO2-derived, biomass-derived, or non-hydrocarbon alternatives;
  • Developing advanced recycling technologies and enhancing enabling infrastructure.

Requirements

Who Should Apply

Most suitable candidates will likely meet multiple of the following criteria:

  • PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on organic (bio)polymer design and/or organic (bio)chemicals with a background in chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, or chemical engineering;
  • In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art (SOTA) technologies and constraints in at least one of the following areas: CO2 conversion, biomass conversion, or plastic recycling technologies (e.g., pyrolysis, depolymerization, dissolution, or mechanical recycling);
  • Broad knowledge in chemical and biochemical conversion technologies, including electrochemical, catalytic, fermentation, and microbial conversion;
  • Industry-specific know-how, commercial knowledge (e.g., strategic partnerships, manufacturing, procurement, etc.), and network within environmental sustainability, chemical manufacturing, or related industries;
  • Experience in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration;
  • Experience in raising funds from early-stage investors/VC;
  • Experience in building and scaling a high-growth enterprise (leadership/c-suite roles).

Benefits

Our Offer

By joining Deep Science Ventures, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer:

  • Access to optimized, 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.

About Deep Science Ventures

Deep Science Ventures is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin-out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder-type scientists into high-impact ventures. Operating in four sectors—Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation—we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.

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