Associate / Senior Associate

Associate / Senior Associate – Fine Structure Ventures

Associate / Senior Associate – Fine Structure Ventures

Company Overview

Fine Structure Ventures is a leading deep-tech venture capital firm investing in the next generation of startups commercializing fundamentally disruptive scientific innovation. Our independent venture capital group has had the privilege of backing great entrepreneurs building groundbreaking companies including Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Mainspring Energy, Debut Biotech, among many others. While we’re early-stage investors by choice, we’ll back exceptional teams at any stage. Our team of investors, engineers, and scientists is committed to bringing the insight, domain expertise, and relationships required to help our companies make a transformational impact.

Role and Responsibilities

The Associate / Senior Associate will lead the technical and scientific evaluation of investment opportunities in emerging disruptive science including, but not limited to, aerospace, climate tech, next-gen computing, materials, and synthetic biology. You will join an existing investment team to develop and evaluate new opportunities and help manage existing portfolio companies. You will report to the Managing Director of the fund but will also support the investing activities of other senior members of the team.

Professional Qualifications

Advanced degrees (Ph.D. required) and research interests in a scientific field, preferably in mechanical engineering, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials, or electronics Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies and disruptive science with a view on future trends Familiarity with early stage startups investing, operating, or consulting roles preferred Ability to grasp business concepts and implications of corporate finance and accounting Post-academic work experience is preferable, particularly for Senior Associate roles

Personal Qualifications

Impeccable integrity, strong work ethic, and innate respect for colleagues and entrepreneurs Creativity, vision, and flexibility combined with strong analytical skills and judgment Well-developed interpersonal and networking skills; must be able to build relationships both internally and externally Intellectual curiosity across fields Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be direct, concise, and analytical Self-motivated and comfortable with autonomy, yet humble, transparent, and communicative. The total compensation range for this position is $190,000–$270,000 (base + bonus/equity) depending on experience. Fine Structure Ventures considers a variety of factors when determining compensation, including professional background and relevant work experience; therefore, actual compensation may vary. If interested, please submit a short cover letter with an overview of your background, research experience, and interest in deep-technology venture capital here.