Our client is a deep-tech startup developing proprietary bioelectrochemical technology to significantly enhance biomethane production within existing anaerobic digestion infrastructure. By retrofitting rather than replacing, the company enables rapid market deployment of its solution. Scaling toward Series A, it operates at the frontier of a still-evolving field, driven by a clear mission: advancing energy justice through sustainable and accessible energy.
Senior Scientist – Bioelectrochemistry (f/m/d)
Your Responsibilities:
Contribute to and support the execution of the scientific strategy guiding the development of the company's innovative bioelectrochemical technology
Define, identify, and prioritize key scientific and technical questions related to process performance, scalability, and commercial implementation
Design and steer research programmes in a rapidly evolving field
Plan, conduct and interpret experiments focused on electrode-microbe interactions, methane production pathways, and reactor performance
Translate scientific outcomes into concrete decisions that accelerate technology development
Collaborate closely with laboratory and engineering teams to move the technology forward
Maintain a strong scale-up perspective, critically assessing laboratory results for industrial and real-world applicability
Potentially oversee the biological research team, depending on experience
Your profile:
Demonstrated expertise in applied bioelectrochemistry, including a thorough understanding of electrode-microbe interfaces in mixed-culture environments
In-depth knowledge of anaerobic digestion microbiology: methanogenic pathways, community dynamics under electrochemical stimulation, and sources of process instability
Proven ability to design experiments that generate commercially scrutiny-proof data
Strong scale-up awareness; ability to critically assess the transferability of laboratory findings
Self-directed and decisive under uncertainty, with the ability to set direction and communicate effectively across disciplines
Entrepreneurial mindset: you take ownership, think beyond the laboratory and you are motivated by real-world impact
Strong commitment to the mission of energy justice and sustainable energy systems
Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams is an advantage
Excellent command of English, written and spoken is essential
Open for travelling to partner sites across Europe and the UK
What we offer:
Minimum salary of €105,000 gross/year (full-time, Austrian collective agreement – Gewerbe, Handwerk und Dienstleistung); overpayment based on qualifications and experience
Equity participation: an opportunity to contribute to and share in the company's long-term success
Attractive and evolving employee benefits package
A central role in turning cutting-edge technology into reality
A highly entrepreneurial environment with real influence and visibility
A lean, high-calibre team where individual contributions have immediate and visible impact
Flexible working hours and remote working options
We welcome applications from scientists eager to shape the future of sustainable energy!
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