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Manager Research Networks & Labs (m/f/d)

Shaping strategic research collaborations - networking science

Manager Research Networks & Labs (m/f/d)

The Research Institute in Bavaria

The prestigious multidisciplinary Research Institute for Market Decisions is a leading non-profit research organisation with large science teams working at the interface of academia and practice. Research activities in the area of consumer and trend research are currently being expanded as a field of expertise.

Your Role in the Research Organisation

As Manager Research Networks & Labs, you will be a key interface between internal research and national and international partner institutions. You will play a key role in developing strategic collaborations, providing new impulses and promoting knowledge transfer between NIM and scientific institutions. In this role, you will actively shape the research landscape of the Institute - conceptually, organisationally and communicatively.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Collaboration management: Establishment and coordination of national and international research collaborations, including initiation and contract management
  • Network management: support and further development of existing partnerships with scientific institutions
  • Project coordination: management of joint projects with research partners and organisation of network meetings, symposia and guest visits
  • Monitoring and analysis: monitoring of current research topics, trends and developments in the scientific landscape
  • Communication: Interface between internal research teams, partners and the Scientific Advisory Board

Your Education & Qualifications (m/f/d)

  • University degree - ideally in behavioural sciences, psychology, social sciences, economics or related disciplines
  • Experience in science management, research collaborations or administrative support of research projects
  • Confident appearance in a scientific environment and very good communication skills in German and English
  • Organisational talent, initiative and structured working style
  • Joy in networking, coordination and international interfaces

Your Benefits

  • First-time employment with a lot of creative freedom and direct cooperation with the Head of Behavioural Science
  • Varied work in a research-related environment with social relevance
  • Flat hierarchies, a collegial culture and an interdisciplinary team
  • Modern working conditions, hybrid working and attractive development opportunities
  • Workplace in the heart of Nuremberg with good transport connections
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