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Build applied biogas and microbiome science for India's farmers.

HFN is assembling a multidisciplinary team to build one of India's most ambitious applied biogas and microbiome research initiatives.

We are looking for scientists, engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers who want to work on real-world challenges affecting millions of farmers. This is an opportunity to build something from the ground up and create technologies that can directly impact rural livelihoods.

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Laboratory pipette and sample tubes for applied microbiome research

Roles We Expect to Hire

Founding roles across science, engineering and field innovation.

Microbiologists

Responsibilities

Study microbial communities in digesters.
Analyze biological performance.
Develop starter cultures.
Design and execute laboratory experiments.

Desired Background

Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Biotechnology.

Molecular Biologists

Responsibilities

DNA extraction and analysis.
Microbial identification.
Sequencing workflows.
Strain characterization.

Desired Background

Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology.

Anaerobic Digestion Scientists

Responsibilities

Digester design and optimization.
Feedstock studies.
Methane yield analysis.
Process stability improvements.

Desired Background

Biogas, Waste-to-energy, Environmental Engineering.

Agricultural Scientists

Responsibilities

Slurry evaluation.
Soil health studies.
Nutrient cycling.
Farmer field trials.

Desired Background

Agronomy, Soil Science, Organic Agriculture.

Bioinformatics & Data Scientists

Responsibilities

Microbiome data analysis.
Pattern identification.
Predictive modelling.
AI-assisted optimization.

Desired Background

Bioinformatics, Data Science, Machine Learning.

Mechanical & Product Engineers

Responsibilities

Digester innovation.
Field deployment systems.
Sensors and instrumentation.
Productization.

Desired Background

Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design.

Who Should Apply

People who want field impact, not only lab output.

Builders comfortable working across lab, product and field realities.
Researchers who want their science to reach farmers quickly and responsibly.
Engineers who can turn messy rural constraints into reliable systems.
Problem-solvers who care about energy independence, soil health and farmer economics.

We Value

Curiosity, rigor and farmer-first thinking.

Curiosity over credentials. Field orientation over theory alone. Scientific rigor. Entrepreneurial thinking. Passion for solving farmer problems.

Closing Statement

Whether you come from academia, industry, startups, research institutions, or independent experimentation, we would like to hear from you.

HFN believes the next major breakthroughs in rural sustainability may come from understanding and optimizing the invisible microbial ecosystems that power biogas systems.

We are building a laboratory dedicated to that mission, combining biology, engineering, data science, and farmer-centric innovation to create practical solutions for India's rural communities.

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