Scientific Director (f/m)

The tasks of the scientific management include the management and representation of the centre in scientific matters, the scientific orientation of the centre, further developing the research programme, developing the third-party-funding (non-K), in particular with regard to the implementation of or participation in research projects, coordinating research work across areas, integrating the centre internationally, maintaining contacts with domestic and foreign scientists and stakeholders, and planning other scientific projects.

In particular, the Scientific Director

• represents FFoQSI in scientific matters, particularly at the international scientific community
• is an authorized representative of the company
• reports to the Managing Director
• represents the Managing Director if he is absent
• develops the scientific strategy of the centre, especially in COMET application-phases
• is especially responsible for project and partner acquisition
• is bound by decisions taken by the shareholders and bodies of the company, he is bound to compliance regulations
• coordinates the compilation of the required scientific progress reports
• explores corrective measures or alternatives if deliverables or milestones turn out to be unachievable or scientific objectives cannot be reached as planned
• ensures proper scientific benchmarking
• develops a strategy for scientific expansion, then actively seeks and fosters new forms of collaborative projects and scientific partnerships within the centre’s remit
• identifies and plans necessary major future investments (in accordance with the MD)
• initiates and organizes scientific training and education activities of the centre