Scientific Manager – RNA Delivery Platform

• Lead responsibility for financial and administrative management; organization of institutional budget planning and financial coordination
• Independent coordination of academic recruitment and onboarding of staff, including postdocs and doctoral researchers
• Autonomous monitoring of third-party funded budgets of the group and supporting financial steering decisions
• Supervision and mentorship of staff, including postdoctoral fellows and doctoral researchers, with regard to administrative workflows, operational procedures, and effective coordination of research activities
• Assistance in writing activities such as animal study protocols and grant applications
• Support of activities related to startup development, including market research and the identification of potential investors including implementation and coordination of fundraising activities (academic and private)
• Preparation of research project proposals and collaborative grant applications; interaction with funding agencies
• Preparation of legal scientific documents (e.g., MTAs, cooperation agreements, IP-related materials) and annual reports

This role supports the translation of a groundbreaking RNA delivery platform into a startup company, accelerating the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications to improve lives and contribute to a healthier society.

• Master's or PhD degree in a bio-related field
• Enthusiasm for supporting high-impact research and translational activities
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German, as well as good communication skills in English
• Proactive and reliable person with interest in working in a dynamic and highly collaborative group
• Experience in project management, animal protocols writing, grant management, or similar tasks is a plus

• Salary grade of up to E 13 based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD)
• Social benefits based on TVöD
• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
• Flexible working models and remote options for work-life balance