Job Description
Join EcoFuture Labs at the forefront of environmental innovation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Sustainability Innovation Lead to architect next-generation solutions for climate resilience. You'll drive our mission to develop scalable carbon-negative technologies while mentoring cross-functional teams in Austin's thriving green tech ecosystem. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on implementation in a culture that values audacious thinking and measurable impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives for 2026-era carbon capture and circular economy systems
- Collaborate with quantum computing teams to optimize climate modeling algorithms
- Develop patent-pending bio-material solutions for construction and packaging industries
- Present innovation roadmaps to C-suite investors and government sustainability boards
- Mentor junior researchers in emerging green tech methodologies
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants from federal and private sustainability funds
- Oversee pilot deployments of zero-waste industrial processes
Qualifications
- PhD in Environmental Engineering or Sustainable Materials Science
- 8+ years in green tech R&D with 3+ years in leadership roles
- Proven track record securing federal sustainability grants ($1M+)
- Expertise in circular economy frameworks and lifecycle analysis
- Published research in peer-reviewed climate science journals
- Proficiency in AI-driven environmental impact modeling tools
- Strong network with DOE, NSF, and venture capital sustainability arms
- Experience scaling pilot projects to commercial deployment