Cofounder – Aquaculture / Marine Biology

Kurma AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable aquaculture is seeking a Cofounder with expertise in Aquaculture or Marine Biology. The role involves leading research and applying AI to real-world applications. Candidates should hold an MSc or PhD and be passionate about sustainable food systems. Join as a founding team member with equity in this high-impact startup, collaborating with top-tier partners.

Benefits

3-8% equity in the company

Opportunity to shape tools for food security

Collaboration with top-tier partners

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration skills with engineers and AI researchers.
• Experience in hatcheries, farms, or research labs.
• Exposure to sensors and monitoring systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead aquaculture research strategy and product development.
• Collaborate with AI teams for applications in disease detection and monitoring.
• Influence data strategy and help validate model performance.

Skills

Collaboration

Passion for sustainable food systems

Education

MSc or PhD in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Ocean Engineering

Tools

Bioinformatics

Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

Cofounder – Aquaculture / Marine Biology

Cofounder – Aquaculture / Marine Biology

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At Kurma AI, we’re pioneering the future of sustainable aquaculture with AI.

We’re seeking a Cofounder with a strong background in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, or Ocean Science to join our mission at the ground level.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead aquaculture research strategy and apply domain knowledge to product development.
• Collaborate with AI teams to identify real-world applications in disease detection, water quality monitoring, animal feeding, and crop harvesting.
• Build partnerships with research institutions (e.g., NOAA, USDA, World Aquaculture Society).
• Guide field pilots with hatcheries, farms, and industry experts.
• Influence our data strategy and help validate model performance using real-world scenarios.

You Might Be a Fit If You Have:

• MSc or PhD in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in hatcheries, farms, or aquaculture research labs.
• Passion for sustainable food systems and marine innovation.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with engineers, product leads, and AI researchers.
• Bonus: Exposure to sensors, bioinformatics, or environmental monitoring systems.

Why Join Kurma AI:

• Join as a founding team member with 3-8% equity in a high-impact startup.
• Help define the future of AI in aquaculture — from day one.
• Collaborate with top-tier partners: Microsoft for Startups, NVIDIA Inception, Nebius AI.
• Shape tools that directly improve food security, reduce disease outbreaks, and support global sustainability.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Research Services

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