Founder in Residence, Zero-Emissions Industrial Plastics Expert
4 weeks ago
We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Founder in Residence, focusing on the zero-emissions industrial plastics opportunity area. This role involves working with our team to develop innovative materials and processes that improve the recyclability and sustainability of industrial plastics.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organic polymer design, chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering, with experience in building and scaling new technologies from concept to demonstration. They will also have a keen interest in founding and building a global scale, impact-driven, high-growth company from the ground up.
As a Founder in Residence, you will have access to our optimized tools, resources, and processes to help create high-impact ventures from scratch. You will also have the opportunity to work with our network of Partners and Advisors, who have expertise in the industrial plastics sector.
We offer a guaranteed income of £4,166 per month, paid as a consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre-seed investment is secured. You will also have a majority equity stake in the new company for you and your co-founders.
Our team is passionate about creating a future where both humans and the planet can thrive. We're committed to tackling the challenges defining the industrial plastics sector and are looking for a talented individual to join us on this mission.
Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how focused on organic polymer design and/or organic chemicals
- In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and constraints in at least one of the following areas: CO2 conversion, biomass conversion, or traditional petroleum engineering processes
- Broad expertise in chemical and biochemical conversion technologies, including electrochemical, catalytic, fermentation, and microbial conversion
- Industry-specific know-how, commercial knowledge, and network within the industrial plastics, 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)
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