Chief of Staff, Dunia Innovations
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AI-driven materials discovery
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AI-driven materials discovery
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Stock Options
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To catalyse the energy transition by removing the bottleneck to scalable carbon utilisation.
Role
Who you are
- Service-Oriented and Hands-On: You’re driven by making things happen, supporting the CEO and team on a variety of tasks, big and small, with commitment and pride
- Operationally Skilled: You know how to bring structure to evolving projects while adapting to change with enthusiasm and focus
- Emotionally Mature and Reliable: With sound judgment and high integrity, you approach challenges with a steady hand, knowing how to keep things moving and stay grounded
- Growth-Oriented and Adaptable: For you, this is a unique opportunity to grow with a company in an impactful field. You’re motivated by learning, driven by purpose, and appreciate the chance to build something from the ground up
- Clear Communicator: You’re adaptable in your communication style, able to clearly convey ideas to both internal and external audiences, and ready to lend your voice to tell Dunia’s story
- 3-7 years of experience in fast-moving environments where execution and support were essential to success
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects, from daily operations to broader company initiatives
- Skilled in PowerPoint and Excel, with an eye for detail to create polished, professional materials and distill sensitive information
- Operational experience in venture-backed startups is a huge plus
Desirable
- Background or prior experience in climate tech, clean energy, or materials science
- Familiarity with grants, financial planning and reporting
- Experience in automating operational tasks with Microsoft Power Automate and or similar tools
What the job involves
- Dunia is looking for a "smooth operator" to work alongside our CEO, helping steer the company’s growth at a crucial early stage
- Multiply the CEO’s Impact: From managing high-priority meetings to preparing presentations that communicate Dunia’s mission and progress, you’ll keep the CEO focused on what matters most while taking care of what needs to get done
- Drive Projects from Start to Finish: Own special initiatives across product, finance, hiring, and planning, ensuring each project moves smoothly from idea to execution
- Keep the Team Aligned: Act as a bridge across departments, bringing feedback to the CEO and ensuring clarity so teams stay in sync and work together toward shared goals
- Turn Strategy into Action: Help translate big-picture goals into clear, practical steps, supporting KPI tracking to make sure we’re delivering on our vision
- Shape Dunia’s Story: Assist in creating materials for board meetings, investor updates, and grant/award applications that highlight our journey and amplify our progress
Our take
Dunia Innovations is a deep tech startup focused on AI-driven material discovery. The company develops next-gen electrocatalysts for clean energy applications like green hydrogen and CO2 conversion.
Traditional material discovery methods are slow and inefficient, whereas Dunia's approach rethinks this process. With advanced chemical-robotics workflows and quantum chemistry-derived material representation, Dunia discovers materials quicker, giving it a competitive edge.
This innovative approach positions Dunia to play a key role in advancing clean energy solutions. As the demand for sustainable technologies grows, Dunia's ability to deliver breakthrough materials puts it at an advantage in the rapidly evolving industry.
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Insights
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Oct 2024
$11.5m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $11.5m
Company benefits
- 30 days paid holiday
- Stock options
- Design your own perks
- Mentorship to help you grow into the roles you want
- Awesome colleagues & regular company events
- Flexible working hours & hybrid working
- Aiding the process of VISA application for non-EU citizens
Company values
- Choose earth, secure tomorrow: In every decision we make, the Earth is our priority. We search for the path that secures a sustainable future for generations to come. Joining us is not merely a job, it's a commitment to safeguarding the future
- Break barriers, redefine boundaries: Dunia was born from frustration with the status quo. Our purpose is to reimagine industries that are entrenched in age-old practices. Here, you are encouraged to challenge perspectives and share ideas that redefine what is possible
- Embrace imperfection, nurture understanding: Perfection isn't our goal – progress is. We acknowledge that mistakes are stepping stones to mastery. We go beyond accepting differences; we actively strive to understand each other to empower you to thrive as your authentic self
Company HQ
Adlershof, Berlin, Germany
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Leadership
Alexander Hammer
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously worked in Digitalisation in R&D at BASF, in Research and Development at FUCHS PETROLUB and in Cancer Drug Development at DKFZ German Cancer Research Center.
Ahmed S. M. Ismail
(Co-Founder & COO)They are currently a Technology Manager at Technip. Previously a Drilling Fluids Engineer at Halliburton and an R&D Scientist at Zahra Chemicals.
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