First Momentum Ventures is hiring a Research Analyst for a 6 to 12 month engagement starting February or March 2026 to lead our expansion into physical and computational biology. You'll work closely with our investment team to define our strategy and identify transformative opportunities.

What You'll Do

Actively form our investment thesis in physical and computational biology.
Identify key opinion leaders and build a network of experts from biotech and pharma companies as well as relevant research institutes.
Investigate the intersection of biology and deep tech to source promising start-ups aligned with our strategy.
Work side-by-side with the investment team through the entire deal flow, from first contact and due diligence to deal closing.

What We're Looking For

A strong academic background in biology, biotechnology, or a related field.
An understanding of the role of data in biotech and strategies for its collection and utilization.
Strong analytical capabilities to move from technical papers to business models to founder conversations with ease.
Extreme ownership and high agency, spotting opportunities and executing without waiting for permission.
Clear and convincing communication skills in both German and English.

Nice to Have

Expertise in computer science or engineering paired with a biology background.
A PhD.
First practical experience in a fast-paced environment such as startups or engineering competitions.
Understanding of the inner workings of biotech and pharma companies, including regulatory pathways.

Team & Environment

You will work closely with the investment team. We are engineers at heart and investors by choice. We believe great teams create the future, and we back them early and support them deeply. We invest in individuals and view EQ as a competitive advantage. We win as a team, believe in high agency & independence, and have every team member participate directly in the fund's economic upside.

Benefits & Compensation

Real ownership, not busy work: You'll make independent decisions and your research will form our investment thesis.
Technical depth you won't find elsewhere: Most of our team are engineers and scientists.
Exceptional colleagues who challenge you: Work alongside a team that values rigorous debate, mutual support, and winning together.
Full flexibility with a remote-first culture balanced by regular in-person gatherings across Europe.
Competitive pay: The compensation package will be adjusted to your professional experience and will be well above an internship salary.
The perfect launchpad for your next move: Whether you're heading toward a full-time VC role, a Chief of Staff position in our portfolio, or eventually starting your own venture.