Lead Project Director
4 giorni fa
Scientific Lead & Project Manager - Oxyleaf™ Project
Part-time, unpaid during the early phase
Hybrid work model (remote and/or on-site in Milan, Rome, or Boston)
Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
This position may evolve into a full-time Director of Environmental Technologies or Chief Science Officer (CSO) role based on performance and project growth.
Institute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in education , advanced technology , and social development .
We are launching a portfolio of innovation projects designed to integrate sustainability, advanced engineering, and social impact.
One of our flagship environmental technology initiatives is:
~ Oxyleaf™ – Synthetic plant systems for urban air purification, renewable energy generation (OPV & thermoelectric), and environmental data collection.
The company is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and is now building its founding leadership team to bring these projects from concept to large-scale deployment.
We are seeking a Scientific Lead & Head of Oxyleaf™ to guide the research, development, and scientific validation of the project.
This role combines scientific leadership , applied R&D , and strategic management , ensuring Oxyleaf™ achieves excellence in environmental performance, renewable energy efficiency, and real-world deployment.
The selected candidate will lead interdisciplinary work involving physics, renewable energy systems, and environmental biology .
Lead R&D on photovoltaic (OPV), thermoelectric, and energy storage systems
Collaborate with engineers, material scientists, and IoT specialists for sensor integration
Guide the selection and testing of bio-inspired design elements and synthetic materials
Represent the project in scientific, institutional, and investor presentations
Develop relationships with universities, research centers, and industrial partners
Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Physics, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or Biology
Solid understanding of energy harvesting technologies , climate science , and biological systems
Strong scientific writing and public presentation skills
Fluent in English (Italian is a strong plus)
Previous involvement in urban sustainability or climate adaptation projects
Knowledge of materials science , catalytic filtration , or bio-mimetic engineering
Experience in grant writing, EU Horizon projects , or public-private research funding
Network within academic, governmental, or green-tech investment sectors
Reimbursement of travel and mobility expenses
Access to advanced R&D tools, cloud resources, and collaboration platforms
A short letter (max 1 page), in English or Italian, describing:
Why you are interested in leading the Oxyleaf™ project
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We are looking for a scientific leader with vision, technical authority, and a commitment to environmental innovation .
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