27/07/2026
🌍 Career Opportunity in International Research Management
ZeMA is hiring a Project Officer (m/f/d) to join the Center for Intelligent Material Systems (CiMS).
If you're passionate about research, international collaboration, and project management, this is your opportunity to support international scientific partnerships, coordinate exchange programmes, and contribute to innovative materials research.
👉 View the full job description here:
https://zema.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SM_26_15.pdf
As part of our international team, you will:
✨ Build and maintain an international network of researchers and academic partners
🌐 Plan, coordinate, and organize international events, exchange programs, and collaborative initiatives in the field of Smart Materials
🎓 Contribute to the development of career opportunities for graduates pursuing careers in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship
📚 Coordinate and manage international academic study programs
🤝 Act as the key liaison between the European School of Materials (EUSMAT) and the Center for Intelligent Material Systems (CiMS)
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline
- Master's degree or equivalent scientific qualification is an advantage
- Experience in project management and presenting technical or scientific topics
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proactive, well-organized, and communicative approach to work
What We Offer
✔ Competitive salary up to Pay Grade 13 (according to the German public sector pay scale)
✔ Opportunity to pursue a PhD and further your academic career
✔ Flexible working hours and a collaborative, supportive work environment
✔ Modern research facilities and excellent working conditions
We'd love to hear from you!
📅 Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
📩 How to Apply
Please send your complete application, including your CV and relevant certificates, by email to:
Barbara Welter
📧 [email protected]
Please include "Reference No. SM_26_15" in the subject line of your email.
