Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Research Field Lead – Sustainable Factory Planning and Operations

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Augsburg • Germany

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Define the strategic and thematic direction of the research field "Sustainable Factory Planning and Operations" in close cooperation with the department leadership
  • Develop, advance, and manage the content of business models, with a particular focus on industry and knowledge transfer
  • Ensure quality assurance and strategic development of research proposals, project outlines, and third-party funded projects
  • Provide academic supervision and support for the department's doctoral candidates
  • Represent the research field at national and international conferences, in expert committees, and in relevant networks
  • Initiate and maintain collaborations with industry, academia, and public funding bodies

Requirements

  • Completed academic degree with a doctoral qualification (PhD)
  • Proven expertise in sustainable factory planning, production systems, or related fields
  • Authorization to independently supervise doctoral candidates
  • Experience in acquiring and managing third-party funded projects
  • Experience supervising doctoral candidates and ensuring academic quality
  • Excellent networks in academia and industry
  • Strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and high personal initiative
Benefits
  • A responsible role with significant scope for initiative and influence
  • Close collaboration with department and division leadership
  • An excellent research environment with high visibility in academia and industry
  • Flexible working hours and family-friendly arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
sustainable factory planningproduction systemsbusiness modelsquality assuranceresearch proposalsproject managementthird-party fundingacademic supervision
Soft skills
strategic thinkingcommunication skillspersonal initiative
Certifications
PhD