Founder in Residence, Next generation insecticides and pest control

Join us to build a new venture eliminating off-target toxicity from agrochemicals by scaling next generation insecticides and pest control. We are seeking an entrepreneurial technical leader to found and spin out a company with us focused on species-targeted, durable pest control without off-target ecological or human health impacts.

Requirements

• Clear entrepreneurial spirit and mindset
• Core science depth in genomics, molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology, virology (or similar)
• Translational execution: e.g. taking traits/actives from discovery to field efficacy

Benefits

• Minimum guaranteed income of £4,166 per month (fixed)
• Joint £250k (~$340k / €290k) investment
• Continuous support post spin-out