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About the company

New Dawn is getting rid of up to 8.1Gt carbon emissions from forest loss and taking over a $1T industry, by profitably growing the world's entire hardwood supply (~200Mt) from tree stem cells. At 10,000x the speed, directly in the shape of final form products. Our technology unlocks growing premium, high-value wood from cell culture, in days instead of waiting decades for trees to grow.



About the position

We are seeking an individual with a strong understanding of both physics and biology, who can effectively bridge the two disciplines. Your objective will be to improve the strength, as well as the visual properties, of our cultured wood. You will explore a large variety of solution spaces, design and run experiments. In a lot of ways, we are looking for a “full-stack” biotechnologist.


Must have:

  • Strong understanding of both physics and biology
  • A MSc degree in physics, biophysics, biomechanics, polymer science, or a related field.
  • Roughly 5-10 years of working experience in the field of biophysics.


Nice to have:

  • Experience with the design of bioreactors and/or microfluidic devices
  • Experience with plant cell walls or biopolymers like lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose.



Please read this before applying

At New Dawn Bio, we’re building something the world has never seen before: growing solid wood without cutting down a single tree. However, you don’t join New Dawn Bio to do “something cool.” You join to do something that matters — something that will long outlive you. We are on a bold mission to become the world’s largest supplier of wood and make deforestation obsolete. The rainforest stores massive amounts of carbon. If we stopped cutting down all trees today, we would solve 25% of our global emissions problem overnight. That is 8.1Gt of greenhouse gases that would stay stored instead of entering the atmosphere every year. Our rainforests are critical ecosystems in our fight against climate change. Yet we are losing more and more of it at an alarming rate. At New Dawn, you’ll help build a material that transforms entire industries and ends industrial deforestation.


It sounds beautiful. And it is. But behind this idea, you will find no romance — just deep focus and persistence. The day-to-day of changing the world we live in is complex, technical, and very hard work. We believe it takes an extremely aligned collection of exceptional, intelligent, and resilient people who are ready to challenge conventions. That is why New Dawn is propelled forward by a small team of tenacious and extremely dedicated individuals. Everybody comes here to do the best work of their lives. We are not a family, but rather a high-performance sports team geared towards winning the championship, together.


Our culture is simple: high standards, low ego. Every day we show up, with the intention of being a bit more effective than the day before. This takes continuous reflection and collaboration from the entire team. We reflect, evolve, and repeat.


We offer a position with:

  • Mission & purpose. Your work will help put an end to deforestation, as we shape a new industry. That opportunity is rare.
  • Autonomy & responsibility. You will have the space and freedom to run with your work. This comes with a lot of responsibility.
  • Fast-paced learning. You will find yourself in a dynamic environment that challenges you and invites you to grow faster than anywhere else through rapid execution cycles, clear priorities, and constant refinement.
  • Financial compensation. We offer competitive salaries and stock compensation packages.


We look for people who thrive in small, intense teams where everyone carries real weight. You’ll fit here if you are:

  • A Technical Maverick: You possess deep expertise in biophysics, material science, plant cell biology, engineering, or process automation. You have a deeply collaborative spirit, and understand we are in this together.
  • A Hacker at Heart: You are inherently curious, a creative problem-solver who thrives on finding unconventional solutions. You are resourceful, adaptable, and not afraid to challenge established norms or "do things differently" to achieve breakthrough results.
  • Passionate & Resilient: You are deeply passionate about tackling immensely hard challenges with global impact (like climate change and sustainable materials). You possess the resilience to navigate the inherent uncertainties of deep tech innovation.


We are not hiring for good, we are hiring for exceptional. That means our selection process is rigorous. In order to apply, send an email wuth your CV or LinkedIn page to hello@newdawnbio.com. Don't forget to add the reason why you need to be a part of this team, in 2 sentences.


Join New Dawn Bio and help us grow the world’s wood supply, from a single cell.