Ucaneo is developing the world's first cell-free direct air capture technology
Geoeng Info
Mission
We are an early startup with a big vision - capture 0.5GT of global CO2 emissions from the air by 2035 through biotechnology, roughly the same weight as all humans on earth combined!
To meet our climate targets the reduction of CO2 emissions is not enough, the world actively has to capture billions of tons of CO2 from our atmosphere. To achieve that we at Ucaneo develop the world’s first cell-free Direct Air Capture technology leveraging a biocatalytic membrane to capture CO2 from the air.
About
We are a science and mission driven team, fast moving with a break or make attitude.
We have two labs, the Life Science Factory Göttingen, one of the most modern lab co-working spaces in Germany and one lab at the IRIS, Adlershof, one of the leading labs in Europe in hybrid materials with the Helmholtz Institute and HU Berlin.
Our commitment to you
- You will work on an aspiring mission with the potential to impact the life of billions of people
- You will join a diverse and high-performing team with a fast moving make or break attitude
- Flat hierarchy and open communication - the best idea wins
- From day 1 you will enjoy a high level of freedom and autonomy
- You will be part of an incredible start-up journey
- Huge learning potential and the opportunity to build things from the ground up (literally)
- Joining the Ucaneo family, go on joint offsites, and have fun activities
- Employee stock options, flexible working hours, hybrid working (if the role allows) and other perks
Available Positions
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Head of Process Engineering [open - press sign on the left to expand info] Lead our process engineering efforts to design a novel process to capture CO2 from the air and build a reactor, which has never been built before
RESPONSIBILITIES
Process design
- Take responsibility for the process design of Direct Air Capture process combining membrane reactors and enzymes
- Calculating thermodynamic processes, heat, process / fluid flow and mass balances to create first LCA
- Conduct process design calculations, equipment sizing and/or numerical simulations to obtain relevant design parameters of the subsystems like vessel volumes, valve characteristics, necessary insulation, maximum flow velocities etc.
- Development of process & functional descriptions of operation for process being designed
- Write technical documentation and contribute to reviews of designed systems
- Suggest materials of the reactor, organize procurement and negotiate with suppliers
Leadership
- Leading the technical development of process narratives, block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs
- Maintain and build effective hiring practices in the team’s operations. Define roles and conduct interviews
Workstyle
- Work independently on a variety of projects from simple to complex, small to large
- Highly self-directed and able to work independently, as well as the proven ability to work as a member of a cross functional teams
REQUIREMENTS
Skills and experience
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Chemical-, Bio- or Process-Engineering
- 3+ years of hand’s on experience in process design or Direct Air Capture
- Profound knowledge in process engineering, separation operations and both continuous and batch processes
- Experience in design, construction and/or operation of mini/pilot plants for R&D and/or industrial plants in the oil & gas and energy sector, e.g. gas processing and liquefaction plants, air separation units, Direct Air Capture etc.
- Experience with tools for process simulation, ideally also with dynamic or discrete-time modeling
- Hands-on experience with respect to piping, tubing, couplings and threaded connections
Workstyle and Culture
- You feel comfortable being one of the multiple decision makers to create a successful product
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to solve the problem combined with an goal-oriented mindset to get things done
- Analytical and structured way of working in order to be able to communicate clearly even complex issues within an interdisciplinary team
Other
- Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit
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Head of Biology [coming soon] Lead the work in the lab to push the innovation in cell-free systems, enzymes and biocatalysis
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Material Scientist [coming soon] Work at the intersection of chemical and biological materials to build new innovative membranes
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Unsolicited application You have not found your position, but are convinced Ucaneo is the right place for you - please get in touch
Apply
We are always looking for new talent! Please apply or submit your interest by filling out this form (https://forms.gle/DJPRsRYw8t86boYY8). In case of questions please feel free to send an email to car...@ucaneo.com with the position you are applying for in the subject header.