Research Associate

Job-ID: 71115/25 | Department: Technology | Salary: as per tariff TV-L | Working time: 40h/week (part-time work option) | Limitation: initially 2 years with option of extension | Entry Date: as soon as possible

IHP is an institute of the Leibniz Association and conducts research and development of silicon-based systems and ultra-high-frequency circuits and technologies including new materials. It develops innovative solutions for application areas such as wireless and broadband communication, security, medical technology, industry 4.0, automotive industry, and aerospace. IHP employs approximately 400 people. It operates a pilot line for technological developments and the preparation of high-speed circuits with 0.13/0.25 µm-SiGe-BiCMOS technologies, located in a 1500 m² cleanroom that meets the highest industrial nanotechnology requirements.

The position:

As a Research Associate in our Research & Prototyping Services group, you will play a key role in shaping and expanding IHP's collaborative research activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks with research institutions and industry development organizations
• Managing publicly funded projects with a focus on exploitation and dissemination of results
• Initiating new project ideas, initiatives, and activities to strengthen IHP's service delivery business
• Integrating IHP's technologies into publicly funded projects and fostering their application
• Engaging with customers and partners, assessing new technology offerings, and aligning them with project opportunities
• Supporting marketing events / workshops with focus on technical and research communication, including preparation of presentations and support for tutorials, technical marketing material and demonstrators

Your profile:

• University degree (Master's or PhD) in business administration with a technology focus, natural sciences, engineering, or a related discipline
• Solid track record in project acquisition, coordination, and management — ideally in research and development or in publicly funded projects
• Strong communication and networking skills, enabling you to be a trusted contact for partners and stakeholders
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups
• Excellent command of both German and English, spoken and written
• Nice to have: Experience in physics, microelectronics, electrical engineering, or semiconductor technologies

Our offer:

Do research in a challenging, multinational environment giving you excellent career opportunities. You will have the chance to establish international reputation at the edge of top-notch technologies. It is important to us to support the individual career developments (e.g. conferences, advanced trainings) as well as the personal needs of our employees by offering flexible working hours and the possibility to work off-site. The task includes extensive model development within the framework of the standardized technologies of the IHP, as well as new developments. For motivated applicants, the position therefore also offers the potential for a PhD. The compatibility of work and family is highly valued. More information about our scientific excellence and the working environment at IHP can be found on our website.

IHP is TOTAL E-QUALITY-certified for equal opportunities for women and men at work and actively pursues the equality of all gender and all groups of people. We promote the professional development of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Disabled applicants, qualified according to the above criteria, will be given preference over

other candidates with equivalent relevant qualifications.

Further advantages:

30 days holiday | special annual payment | Company pension scheme (VBL) | Flexible working hours, also part-time (no core working hours) | Possibility to work up to 40 % independent of location according to company agreement | Parent-child room as a possibility to work with a child in case of childcare bottlenecks | A wide range of further

training opportunities in-house or within the framework of business trips | Discounted company ticket with monthly allowance of € 15 for various fare zones | Good transport connections, free parking at the institute | Canteen with breakfast and lunch | On-site health services | Company family and care guides | Free, confidential counselling by

an external service provider in a wide variety of challenging private or professional situations, for example on how to reconcile work and family life or in psychosocial emergencies | Structured induction and actively supported integration into the institute (welcome workshop, intercultural workshop, joint leisure activities)

Your application:

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online application form.

For further information regarding the position please contact Dr. René Scholz: -

Please do not send your application to this email address.

Art der Stelle: Vollzeit, Teilzeit, Befristeter Vertrag

Vertragsdauer: 24 Monate

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort