Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in / Referent:in (w/m/d) im Bereich Regionalentwicklung und Digital

About Us

Wandel gestalten: Das ist unser Antrieb im Forschungszentrum Jülich. Als Mitglied der Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft erforschen wir mit knapp 7.600 Beschäftigten interdisziplinär die digitalisierte Gesellschaft, ein klimaschonendes Energiesystem und nachhaltiges Wirtschaften. Wir konzentrieren natur-, lebens- und technikwissenschaftliche Forschung auf die Bereiche Information, Energie und Bioökonomie. Diese verknüpfen wir mit Expertise im Höchstleistungsrechnen sowie Künstlicher Intelligenz unter Einsatz einzigartiger wissenschaftlicher Infrastrukturen.

Als Projektträger sind wir starker Partner von Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Politik. Wir setzen Fördermittel effizient und zielgerichtet ein, damit innovative Ideen wachsen können. Gemeinsam mit unseren Auftraggebenden in Bund, Ländern und der Europäischen Kommission setzen wir neue Maßstäbe für den gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt.

Department: Regional Development and Digitalization (ETN 4)

Im Fachbereich "Regionalentwicklung und Digitalisierung" (ETN 4) betreuen wir Fördermaßnahmen zu verschiedenen Themen der Regionalentwicklung sowie dem Querschnittsthema Digitalisierung im Rahmen des EFRE/JTF 2021-2027, verschiedener Landesprogramme und der Förderung über Strukturstärkungsmittel. Unsere Schwerpunkte liegen dabei auf den Bereichen Strukturwandel, nachhaltiger Tourismus, Wissens- und Technologietransfer sowie den Themenbereichen Mobilität, Logistik sowie Luft- und Raumfahrt.

Your Role

Verstärken Sie diesen Bereich als Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in / Referent:in (w/m/d) im Bereich Regionalentwicklung und Digitalisierung

Kennziffer: 2026-022 Dienstort: Jülich

Your Responsibilities:

• You will work in a team of 11 scientific staff members.
• You will advise applicants from science and business on technical and funding-related issues within the scope of the supported funding programs, e.g., on the topics of mobility and logistics, aerospace, regional development, or knowledge and technology transfer.
• You will review and assess project outlines and applications for their suitability regarding funding policy objectives as well as their scientific and economic feasibility.
• You will support and evaluate research projects, potentially including on-site inspections.
• In exchange with experts from science and business, you will monitor the scientific and technical developments in the aforementioned subject areas and develop future funding measures.

Your Profile:

• You hold a completed scientific university degree in engineering or natural sciences, geography, or other spatial sciences; a doctorate is desirable.
• Ideally, you have knowledge in the field of project funding within the framework of publicly financed research projects.
• Experience in project management and knowledge of budget and administrative law are advantageous.
• You are strong in advising and communicate fluently in German (C2 level) and English.
• You enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams, including across different locations, and convince with a reliable and meticulous work approach.

Our Offer:

Meaningful Work:

• You will work on future-oriented, exciting tasks.
• We help innovative ideas to grow by using funding efficiently and purposefully.

Work-Life Balance:

• The compatibility of work and family is a high priority for us.
• With flexible working hours without core working hours, we offer you the greatest possible flexibility.
• Various full-time/part-time and home office models are possible.
• We also offer 30 days of vacation, public holidays, and time off between Christmas and New Year.

Fair Compensation:

• Depending on your qualifications and responsibilities, you will be classified in salary group 13 of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement.
• In addition to the basic salary, there is an annual special payment, a company pension plan with employer contributions, capital-forming benefits, and access to Corporate Benefits.

Team Spirit:

• Our corporate culture is characterized by mutual cooperation and respect.
• Employees from diverse backgrounds work with us. We see diversity as a strength, as its variety is the basis of our success.

Perspective:

• A temporary employment for approximately two years to cover parental leave.
• Use this time to gain valuable experience and develop further in a crisis-proof environment.

Knowledge & Development:

• We support the development of your personal strengths.
• Look forward to comprehensive onboarding and our extensive training opportunities.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, e.g., regarding age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. We value an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone can realize their potential.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/diversitaet

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application form by March 1, 2026.

Apply Now!

Contact Person: Franziska Bücker Phone: +49 2461 61‑84132 Email: f.roosen@ptj.de karriere.ptj.de

WIR WURDEN AUSGEZEICHNET Projekttrager Julich Salary: Up to 75000 EUR Remote Model: Hybrid