Chief Scientific Officer
Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)
Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete. 5 million from private and public investors. The company is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world, Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).
C4C technology won a wide range of awards including
~2021, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup
~ 2021, SDG award from the European technology chamber
~ 2022, Top 10 startu-ps from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20k)
~ 2022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwide)
~ 2022, Top 50 start-up award from PWC
~ 2023, Startups 100 2023 Award Winner
~ 2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel Association
Technologies and Vacancies:
Day in the C4C Labs:
You will be responsible for leading a team of chemists and engineers to deliver high-quality technology solutions that meet the needs of our customers
10+ years post PhD experience leading research team, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
~ Understating concrete and cement chemistry, with a focus on mineral carbonation.
~ PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
An exciting opportunity to work with construction and develop technologies for multi-billion pound cement and concrete companies
Private health insurance
Government backed pension scheme
A competitive bonus upon achieving milestones
Regular team meals and social events