Rencontrez Paul, Head of Talent Acquisition
Paul joined Sigma Nova in October 2024 as Head of Talent Acquisition, bringing a personalized and transparent approach to building the company's dynamic team.
He champions a transparent, personalized recruitment approach, focusing on understanding each candidate's ambitions and values.
Sigma Nova is a research organization using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. We believe that AI can open new doors for science — and that the scientific process, in turn, can help shape better, more meaningful AI systems.
We’re starting with neuroscience, building foundation models and AI components designed to tackle complex challenges and deliver real impact. Over time, this approach will expand to other fields such as physics, chemistry, or climate science.
Sigma Nova isn’t an academic lab or a typical tech startup. We’ve created an independent, long-term research structure designed to generate value at every step — from theoretical exploration and tooling to applied breakthroughs and spin-offs.
Our economic model is built on patience and purpose. It’s based on intellectual property, scientific advising, and strategic partnerships. Above all, it’s designed to protect scientific autonomy, support operational excellence, and let meaningful applications emerge naturally from the research.
At Sigma Nova, success doesn’t mean launching a flashy product. It means building, step by step, the foundations of a new kind of collective scientific intelligence.
-We see others in our space as partners in a shared mission, not competitors.
-Sigma Nova is backed by Capital on a Mission, a long-term investor supporting science-driven ventures.
-The company was founded by scientists, and today, 90% of the team holds a PhD — including both co-founders.
-We're still a small team (fewer than 10 people), which means everyone plays a meaningful role and shapes the direction of our work.
-We’re planning to grow steadily over the next two years, aiming for around 20 people by the end of this year and close to 40 full-time team members by the end of 2026.
-Our Welcome to the Jungle showcase is quite outdated. We definitely need a new photoshoot session.😅
At Sigma Nova, we’re building more than AI systems — we’re building a space where deep science, bold ideas, and real collaboration come together.
Curiosity is our starting point. It drives us to question assumptions, explore new ground, and keep learning — as individuals and as a team. Everyone here has something to teach and something to learn.
We care about scientific excellence, but not in silos. The breakthroughs we seek live at the intersection of neuroscience, machine learning, and beyond. We value people who think across disciplines and connect ideas.
Innovation matters — not for novelty’s sake, but for progress that counts. We move fast by testing, failing, learning, and improving. If you like to build and iterate, you’ll feel at home here.
Our goals are ambitious, and the path isn’t always clear. That’s why we look for people who are optimistic, bold, and impact-driven — steady in uncertainty and focused on what really matters.
Integrity is our foundation. We expect honesty, ownership, and high standards — in the big moments and the everyday ones. It’s how we build trust.
And above all, we value kindness. We assume good intent, give thoughtful feedback, and treat each other with care. Because great science is built together, in safe and generous environments.
If this resonates with you, let’s talk.
