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We are seeking a Lead Microalgae Scientist to drive and expand our biology R&D efforts in lab and pilot scale. This is a hands-on scientific leadership role where you will own and drive the development and performance of our microalgae platform, from strain development and characterization through scale-up and pilot operations. You will act as the scientific anchor of the organization, ensuring that biological insights translate into robust, scalable processes and real customer value.
Job Responsibility:
Define and drive the biology R&D roadmap aligned with company and scale-up goals
Act as the internal expert on microalgae biology, cultivation, and performance optimization
Translate scientific results into scalable solutions, product-relevant outcomes, and IP
Develop a data-driven biology strategy integrating experimental and omics data
Lead strain screening, characterization, and optimization for productivity, robustness, and target composition
Design and execute experiments in algal physiology, photosynthesis, and cultivation systems
Drive improvements in growth rates, photosynthetic efficiency, and biomass quality
Work closely with engineering and operations teams in scale-up and process integration
Support downstream processing, product development, and quality control of biomass
Contribute to translating biology into customer value propositions
Build strategic partnerships with academia, biotech companies, and technology providers, and represent the company in external forums
Support fundraising and grant applications with strong scientific narratives
Lead and mentor R&D team members, fostering a strong scientific culture
Build internal expertise in microalgae cultivation and bioprocessing
Contribute to recruitment and development of future team members
Requirements:
PhD in biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology or a related field
5+ years of experience working with microalgae or photosynthetic systems
Strong expertise in algal physiology, cultivation systems, and experimental design
Proven experience translating lab-scale biology into pilot or industrial settings
Scientific leadership experience
Hands-on, pragmatic approach, and eager to learn
Proficient in English (we are 7 different nationalities in Algiecel) and able to communicate and collaborate across disciplines and cultural backgrounds
EU work permit and willingness to relocate to CPH area
Nice to have:
Industry experience in biosolutions, fermentation, or microalgae production
Experience with photobioreactors or large-scale cultivation systems
Experience with strain improvement, metabolic engineering, or omics tools
Track record of scaling biological systems from R&D to demonstration or production
Experience contributing to product development or customer-facing applications