Chief Scientific Officer

A1 STEALTH LABS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading deep-tech startup in Singapore is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to guide scientific strategy and enhance research for energy materials discovery. The CSO will define the scientific roadmap, manage experimental protocols, and foster collaborations. Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field with expertise in electrochemistry and experience leading research programs. This role offers equity participation aligned with long-term success and opportunities for career growth in a pioneering scientific environment.

Benefits

Equity participation

Founding-level influence

Opportunity for transition into a salaried role

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related scientific discipline.
• Expertise in electrochemistry, materials discovery, or energy-related fields.
• Proven leadership in experimental research programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the scientific roadmap for energy materials and catalysis.
• Translate complex research questions into automated workflows.
• Ensure scientific rigor through reproducible protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering and AI teams for seamless integration.
• Lead collaborations with universities and research institutes.
• Contribute to grant applications and intellectual property development.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Materials discovery

Research leadership

Experimental rigor

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

A1 Stealth Labs is developing an autonomous, AI-driven laboratory platform for energy materials discovery, including batteries, electrochemical catalysts, and carbon capture materials. We are seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead scientific strategy, research direction, and experimental rigor across all discovery programs. This role is designed for a senior scientist who wishes to take a long-term leadership position in a deep-tech startup and contribute meaningfully to scientific direction, IP creation, and company value.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the scientific roadmap for energy materials, electrochemistry, and catalysis to drive innovation and discovery outcomes
• Translate complex research questions into scalable, automated experimental workflows to enhance laboratory efficiency and data quality
• Ensure scientific rigor by establishing reproducible protocols and maintaining high-quality documentation of experimental results
• Collaborate closely with engineering and AI teams to integrate scientific protocols into autonomous laboratory systems, enabling seamless operation and data acquisition
• Lead and support strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners to expand research capabilities and impact
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of grant applications, technical reports, and intellectual property development to secure funding and protect innovations

Required competencies and certifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in electrochemistry, materials discovery, catalysis, or energy-related research fields
• Proven experience leading experimental research programs in academic or industrial settings
• Ability to operate effectively within an early-stage startup environment, managing ambiguity and driving scientific progress

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in developing autonomous laboratory platforms or integrating AI with experimental workflows
• Track record of successful grant applications and intellectual property generation in scientific research

Compensation & Equity

• Equity participation of up to 10%, subject to role scope, time commitment, and vesting terms
• Equity structured under a Good Leaver framework, ensuring fair retention of vested equity in the event of role transition due to mutually agreed or non-fault circumstances
• Opportunity to transition into a salaried executive role upon successful fundraising or revenue milestones

Why Join

• Founding-level influence on scientific direction and platform architecture
• Opportunity to shape a globally scalable autonomous chemistry platform
• Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation