High-Tech Research Institute Offering Career Opportunities for Research Managers

Brandenburg is increasingly becoming a major hub for science, research, and high-tech innovation. As non-university research institutions grow, so does the need for qualified professionals who can support scientific excellence through professional management.

Our Kontrast Recruitment Team has recently been tasked with filling a key position in science management. On behalf of a renowned international high-tech research organization in Brandenburg, we are seeking a dedicated professional to serve as Science Management & Research Coordination Specialist (m/f/d).

Research institutions require strategic management

Modern research organizations face complex challenges today. In addition to scientific excellence, strategic planning, research controlling, third-party funding management, evaluations, and communication with funding agencies and decision-making bodies are becoming increasingly important.

Professional science management serves as the crucial interface between research, administration, and institute leadership. The candidate we are seeking will assume a central coordinating role and support the strategic development of the research institution.

Responsibilities include, among others:

• Supporting the scientific leadership in strategic management processes
• Preparing reports, analyses, and decision-making documents
• Coordinating research monitoring and evaluations
• Facilitating committee processes
• Monitoring scientific projects and programs
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Attractive opportunities for professionals in research management

This position is aimed at experienced candidates with backgrounds in research management, higher education administration, third-party grant management, or research-related staff functions.

We offer a position subject to collective bargaining agreements in an internationally oriented research environment with high strategic relevance. The position allows you to contribute directly to the further development of an innovative research institute while also offering long-term career prospects within the academic system.