Associate to join BII’s Deep Tech department (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Are you motivated by quantum technologies and want to help shape the future of groundbreaking startups? Can you imagine being part of a vibrant team that scouts, supports, and accelerates the next generation of quantum changemakers?
Then we might have the perfect opportunity for you at BioInnovation Institute (BII). We’re looking for a dynamic and curious individual to step in as an Associate during our beloved colleague's maternity leave.
As an Associate, you will be part of the Quantum Team within our Deep Tech Department at BII - a unique environment where entrepreneurial researchers, venture builders, and industry experts come together to drive innovation. In this role, you will help develop our expertise within quantum innovation and support our different offers for startups before and during our programs.
The Deep Tech department at BII is dedicated to supporting quantum start-up companies and positioning BII as a key international hub for quantum entrepreneurship. Our collaborative workspace in Copenhagen brings together entrepreneurial researchers and venture builders, advancing quantum science companies towards the market. We provide start-ups not only with funding and office space but also with the expertise, experience, and network of in-house teams, world-class researchers, mentors, and international partners.
The Job
As an Associate, your main activities in the team are centered on identifying promising technologies and supporting innovation activities in the quantum ecosystem. We are in the process of developing our offerings and expertise in early-stage quantum innovation, and you would be involved in both developing new initiatives and running existing ones.
The main focus areas will be:
- Conducting a landscape analysis of quantum research in Denmark and the Nordic region. This will allow us to identify the most promising application areas, potential partners, promising technologies, and emerging startups within quantum technology.
- Supporting our Innovation Challenge initiative, which we intend to launch this spring with both national and international partners.
- Writing market reports to uncover the potential for using specific quantum technologies within different industries.
- Conducting analysis of the current investment landscape in quantum technology or relevant applications areas.
You will be part of a dynamic business development team dedicated to solving challenges, refining processes, and promoting the Deep Tech Department’s mission to global quantum start-ups and investors.
The maternity cover has a duration of 12 months.
Professional & Personal Qualifications
We are looking for someone passionate about quantum technology and excited by the potential it holds for the future. If you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to explore groundbreaking innovations, you might be just who we’re looking for! Besides this, we imagine that you have:
- MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Physics, natural sciences, engineering, etc.)
- Experience with innovation management, technology startups, investment analysis or similar (advantage)
- +3 years of relevant professional experience
Working at BII
At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured daily by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.
At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.
Application and information
For more information about this maternity cover as Associate, please contact Jakob Svagin (Director) via email: jsn@bii.dk or phone: +45 28 72 04 88 The deadline for applying is April 21st, 2025. Start date is as soon as possible.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by clicking on the “Apply now” button.
About BII
Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.
