Science Manager - Large-Scale Research Facilities | Wissenschaftsmanagerin (w/m/d) Schwerpunkt Großgeräte (Arbeitsort Hamburg oder Bonn)
Dt Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Personalabteilung
Job Summary
As a Science Manager specializing in large-scale research facilities, you will operate at the critical intersection of science, politics, and society. Based in either Hamburg or Bonn, your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing research policy strategies and navigating the national funding landscape, specifically within the ErUM (Exploration of Universe and Matter) framework. You will represent the organization to high-level stakeholders in research and government, ensuring that large-scale scientific projects—such as those involving CERN, ESRF, or FAIR—align with federal research trends. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong scientific background who possesses a strategic mindset and an interest in science policy. It offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of fundamental research infrastructure in Germany and Europe, requiring a proactive individual who can manage complex relationships and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Physics or Chemistry; a Doctorate (PhD) is preferred.
Experience
- Professional experience in natural science fundamental research at large-scale facilities (e.g., CERN, ESRF, FAIR, IceCube, ILL, VLT)
- Extensive knowledge of federal research policy strategies and trends
- Proven experience navigating the national economic system and research funding landscape
- Experience working at the interface of science, politics, and society
- Experience in strategic planning and understanding research policy contexts
Languages
Additional
- Location: Hamburg or Bonn. Requires the ability to negotiate in German and represent the organization to political representatives.
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