R&D Grant Manager

Turn cutting-edge R&D into successfully funded research projects.

• Funding Strategy & Scouting: You develop and execute aevoloop's public funding strategy based on our R&D and corporate roadmap. You identify, evaluate, and prioritize relevant regional, national, and European funding programs and calls.
• Grant Applications & Execution: You lead grant applications end-to-end, from concept development and coordination to submission. You translate complex scientific and technical content into compelling, competitive funding proposals.
• Project & Stakeholder Management: You coordinate internal R&D teams, management, and external partners or consortia. You manage milestones, budgets, and timelines in line with approved funding frameworks and project plans.
• Reporting & Compliance: You ensure transparency and reliability across all funded projects. You are responsible for interim and final reports, audits, and communication with funding bodies, ensuring full compliance at all times.

• You hold a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related natural science field; a PhD is a strong plus.
• You bring hands-on experience in applying for and managing public funding in an academic or corporate R&D environment, ideally in Germany and/or at EU level.
• You have a solid understanding of regional, national, and European funding landscapes and know how to assess strategic fit and feasibility.
• You are an excellent communicator and can turn complex scientific topics into clear, convincing applications, reports, and presentations.
• You work in a structured, reliable, and detail-oriented way and are confident handling budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• You have strong project management skills and enjoy coordinating multiple stakeholders across disciplines.

• Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
• Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.
• Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
• Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
• Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
• Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
• Code of Conduct– integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

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We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That's why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.

Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

You want to find out more?

• Press release |aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
• Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
• Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende mit Manuel Häußler
• SPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co-Founder Manuel Häußler

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