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Principal Scientist - Co Founder in England

Intelligest is looking for an Principal Scientist - Co Founder in England

Job description

Scientific Co-Founder - Biogas Expert

Equity only - until pre-seed raise is secured (c.Sept 2025)

Hybrid: UK (preferred) or Europe


The Role

We are seeking a senior Biogas Expert Cofounder to join Intelligest as a core team member and co-founder-level contributor. This individual must be able to commit full-time, bring deep biogas industry experience, and help drive our mission during this critical pre-funding phase. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding the technical development of our platform, especially in integrating biological processes with real-time data analytics and sensor systems.


The role will be compensated with a strong equity package and equity + salary from September once funding is secured.


Key responsibilities

  • Biology-driven optimisation: work closely with the AI/ML team to integrate biological models into the optimisation tools.
  • Sensor and data integration: support the SCADA/PLC systems integration to provide real-time biological process feedback.
  • Collaboration and leadership: work alongside the founding team to define product features, data flows, and scalable system architecture rooted in real plant biology.
  • Customer interaction: engage with partner facilities to test, iterate, and validate solutions in live environments to deliver results to the customers.


Must-have qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience and strong network in biogas.
  • Demonstrated success with biological process control, sensor integration, and plant optimisation.
  • Knowledge of anaerobic digestion microbiology and process chemistry.
  • Comfort with early-stage startup risks and high uncertainty, must be committed to helping secure future funding.
  • Willingness to work full-time on an equity-only basis in the initial phase for the first 3-6 months, before transitioning to a blended salary/equity model


Nice-to-have skills:

  • Familiarity with AI/data-driven tools for process optimisation.
  • Experience with SCADA/PLC, IIoT, and real-time monitoring systems.
  • Past experience collaborating with software teams on industrial SaaS products.


Why join us?

Real-world impact: help combat climate change by transforming waste into a powerful renewable energy source.

Cutting-edge tech: work on the frontier of AI, Digital Twin, and Industrial IoT.

High-growth environment: join a fast-scaling startup backed by deep industry expertise.

Mission-driven culture: work with a team that is passionate about innovation and impact.


How to apply

Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your motivations for applying to julian@intelligest.co.uk

Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
England
Type of Contract
Part-time jobs
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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