Remote Founder in Residence — Climate-Resilient Agtech

Deep Science Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,591 - 67,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial investment of £250k (~$340k)

Minimum guaranteed income of £4,166 per month

Continuous support post spin-out

Job summary

Deep Science Ventures is looking for a Founder-in-Residence who is passionate about building ventures that tackle climate adaptation in agriculture. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a company that addresses urgent challenges in food security. The position is initially remote until the venture's incorporation.

Candidates should bring deep technical expertise in plant physiology and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit to lead innovative approaches in agtech. Support, funding, and a significant equity stake are offered to the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated by unsolved challenges in climate risk mitigation.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, proven through impactful innovation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Refine the technical thesis for crop systems.
• Develop regulatory strategy and positioning.
• Prepare for Investment Committee and secure pre-seed investment.

Skills

Core science depth in plant physiology

Delivery systems for biologicals

Plant-microbiome engineering

Translational execution of traits

Venture creation and fundraising

Education

PhD or equivalent industry R&D know-how

Tools

Biodegradable matrices

Nanoparticle design

Job description

Deep Science Ventures is looking for a Founder-in-Residence who is passionate about building ventures that tackle climate adaptation in agriculture. This full-time role offers the chance to lead a company that addresses urgent challenges in food security. The position is initially remote until the venture's incorporation.

Candidates should bring deep technical expertise in plant physiology and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit to lead innovative approaches in agtech. Support, funding, and a significant equity stake are offered to the successful candidate.