Research Associate in Digital Government Transformation | wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Digitale Verwaltungstransformation

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public administration through the '4transfer' project at the Meißen University of Applied Sciences and Training Center (HSF). As a Research Associate, you will work within an agile team of three to bridge the gap between science, government, industry, and society. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing consulting services, managing 'Living Labs' (Reallabore), and facilitating participatory formats for administrative staff and social actors. You will act as a mediator and change manager, driving innovation and digital transformation within the Saxon state administration. The position is particularly attractive for those seeking a research-oriented role with real-world impact, offering flexible working hours, mobile work options, and the possibility of pursuing an external doctorate. It is a fixed-term position funded by the BMBF's 'Innovative University' initiative, providing a stable yet innovative environment within the German public service framework.