MERKUR GROUP

Science Communication Manager

MERKUR GROUP

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Espelkamp • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Conduct systematic research and analyses on topics such as gambling and addiction research, prevention, and the effectiveness of player-protection measures
  • Prepare and present findings with scientific rigor
  • Author essays, white papers, and scientific publications, and translate complex research results into concise policy briefs or management presentations
  • Build a Europe-wide network with universities, research groups, and think tanks
  • Maintain existing collaborations
  • Initiate joint projects, studies, or workshops in close cooperation with academia and industry
  • Provide subject-matter support for public affairs activities
  • Participate in associations and consultations and represent the company at national and international events
  • Develop structures to measure scientific activities, define relevant KPIs (e.g., publications, partnerships, conference contributions) and take responsibility for reporting

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Psychology, Public Health/Epidemiology, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, or Data Science/Statistics with a focus on health or behavioral data
  • Several years of experience in scientific research, including study design, statistics (R, Python or SPSS), and conducting systematic reviews
  • Excellent scientific writing skills and German and English language proficiency at a minimum of C1 level, both written and spoken
  • Proven networking capabilities (e.g., via consortia, third-party funded projects, or conference contributions) and a confident, empathetic presence
  • Solid understanding of Responsible Gaming, player protection, prevention, or related consumer-protection topics — ideally with an interest in regulation in the DACH region and the EU
  • High integrity, strong sense of responsibility, and willingness to travel 20–40%
Benefits
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Flexible working-time models
  • Option for remote/mobile working
  • In-house training center
  • Wide-ranging development opportunities across the corporate group
  • Employee events
  • Departmental events
  • Occupational health management
  • Company sports
  • Occupational disability insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • E-bike leasing
  • Corporate benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Local offers depending on location

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
scientific researchstudy designstatisticsRPythonSPSSsystematic reviewsscientific writingdata analysisKPI development
Soft skills
networkingcommunicationempathyintegrityresponsibilitypresentation skillscollaborationproject managementpublic speakingadaptability
Certifications
Master’s degreeequivalent qualification