PbScientific Lead Project Manager - Oxyleaf™ Project /b /ppbPart-time, unpaid during the early phase /b /pulli bHybrid work model /b (remote and/or on-site in Milan, Rome, or Boston) /lilibTravel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval /b /liliAn NDA must be signed /li /ulpbr/ppThis position may evolve into a bfull-time Director of Environmental Technologies /b or bChief Science Officer (CSO) /b role based on performance and project growth. /ppbr/ppbAbout Institute Itech: /b /ppInstitute Itech is an early-stage multinational company committed to building a new model of society grounded in beducation /b, badvanced technology /b, and bsocial development /b. /ppWe are launching a portfolio of innovation projects designed to integrate sustainability, advanced engineering, and social impact. /ppbr/ppOne of our flagship environmental technology initiatives is: /pullibOxyleaf™ /b – Synthetic plant systems for urban air purification, renewable energy generation (OPV thermoelectric), and environmental data collection. /li /ulpbr/ppThe company is legally incorporated (USA, Italy) and is now building its founding leadership team to bring these projects from concept to large-scale deployment. /ppbr/ppbAbout the Role: /b /ppWe are seeking a bScientific Lead Head of Oxyleaf™ /b to guide the bresearch, development, and scientific validation /b of the project. /pp This role combines bscientific leadership /b, bapplied RD /b, and bstrategic management /b, ensuring Oxyleaf™ achieves excellence in environmental performance, renewable energy efficiency, and real-world deployment. /ppThe selected candidate will lead interdisciplinary work involving bphysics, renewable energy systems, and environmental biology /b. /ppbr/ppbResponsibilities: /b /pulliOversee bscientific research, prototyping, and validation /b of Oxyleaf™ technologies /liliLead RD on bphotovoltaic (OPV), thermoelectric, and energy storage systems /b /liliCoordinate environmental impact studies on bair purification, heat reduction, and CO₂/O₂ balance /b /liliCollaborate with engineers, material scientists, and IoT specialists for sensor integration /liliGuide the selection and testing of bbio-inspired design elements /b and synthetic materials /liliEnsure compliance with environmental regulations and urban infrastructure standards /liliRepresent the project in bscientific, institutional, and investor presentations /b /liliDevelop relationships with universities, research centers, and industrial partners /li /ulpbr/ppbRequirements: /b /pulliAdvanced degree (PhD preferred) in bPhysics, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or Biology /b /liliMinimum 5+ years of experience in applied research or renewable energy development /liliSolid understanding of benergy harvesting technologies /b, bclimate science /b, and bbiological systems /b /liliExperience managing interdisciplinary research teams and technology pilots /liliStrong scientific writing and public presentation skills /liliFluent in English (Italian is a strong plus) /li /ulpbr/ppbPreferred Qualifications: /b /pulliPrevious involvement in burban sustainability or climate adaptation projects /b /liliKnowledge of bmaterials science /b, bcatalytic filtration /b, or bbio-mimetic engineering /b /liliExperience in bgrant writing, EU Horizon projects /b, or public-private research funding /liliNetwork within academic, governmental, or green-tech investment sectors /li /ulpbr/ppbBenefits Provided: /b /pulliReimbursement of travel and mobility expenses /liliAccess to advanced RD tools, cloud resources, and collaboration platforms /liliFull scientific leadership of Oxyleaf™ from development to deployment /liliStrategic decision-making role in environmental technology innovation /liliPotential evolution into a bC-level scientific position /b within Institute Itech /li /ulpbr/ppbHow to Apply: /b /ppbPlease send: /b /pulliYour CV /liliA short letter (max 1 page), in English or Italian, describing: /liliWhy you are interested in leading the Oxyleaf™ project /liliWhat expertise and vision you bring in physics, renewable energy, and biology /liliHow you would drive the scientific success and scalability of the system /li /ulpbr/ppbSend E-mail and contact: /b /pulliE-mail: /liliSubject: WE2025 Job - (Job Name) LinkedIn Application - (Name Surname) /li /ulpbr/ppbTime Commitment: /b /ppThis is a bnon-paid position during the startup phase /b, with a bminimum commitment of 4–6 hours per week /b. /ppWe are looking for a bscientific leader /b with bvision, technical authority, and a commitment to environmental innovation /b. /p