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Chief Science Officer Deep tech startup
Job summary
A cutting-edge climate tech company in the UK seeks a Chief Science Officer to lead its scientific initiatives in developing modular carbon-conversion systems. Responsibilities include setting scientific direction, overseeing R&D, and integrating AI into processes. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess experience in advanced materials development. This role offers competitive salary, equity from day one, and the chance to drive high-impact innovation in sustainable technology.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience developing advanced materials or carbon-based systems.
- Ability to convert lab-scale research into manufacturable processes.
- Confidence in patent drafting, scientific writing and IP management.
Responsibilities
- Set the scientific and technical direction of our carbon-conversion process.
- Oversee MVP development, validation, performance testing and cost modelling.
- Integrate AI across process control, optimisation and predictive systems.
- Represent 9N in investor meetings and external technical discussions.
Skills
Education
9N is developing a new class of modular carbon-conversion systems that turn non-recyclable plastics and other carbon-rich residues into high-value engineered carbon materials. Our mission is to build scalable systems that cut industrial emissions, close material loops and power the next generation of clean, high-performance applications.
We are hiring a Chief Science Officer to lead the scientific core of 9N and shape the full technical journey from concept through to commercial scale.
- Set the scientific and technical direction of our carbon-conversion process
- Oversee MVP development, validation, performance testing and cost modelling
- Integrate AI across process control, optimisation and predictive systems
- Coordinate work with external labs, universities and research partners
- Build and manage all technical documentation, white papers and patent strategy
- Turn complex technical data into clear scientific narratives for investors
- Represent 9N in investor meetings and external technical discussions
- Take a hands‑on approach to experimentation, iteration and innovation
- PhD in Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Graphene, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience developing advanced materials or carbon-based systems
- Ability to convert lab‑scale research into manufacturable processes
- Confidence in patent drafting, scientific writing and IP management
- Experience working with external research teams or scientific institutions
- A mindset that enjoys building, testing and pushing new materials in real time
- Genuine enthusiasm for deeptech, climate innovation and creating the future
- Become the scientific driver of a technology with global impact
- Work with a sharp, founder‑led team focused on high-growth execution
- Full ownership of scientific direction and R&D strategy
- A role designed for builders, not observers
- Competitive salary tied to funding and revenue milestones
- Equity from day one
- Flexible on full time or part time
- Preference for Manchester-based candidates
Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
If you are ready to lead breakthrough materials innovation and help shape one of the most ambitious climate tech ventures in the UK, we would like to speak with you.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.