0Research assistant as start-up consultant in the Startup Port project part-time: 21 h/week (m/f/d)
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY | Germany | Deutschland gesamt Hamburg | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Home office | Published since: 22.05.2026 on stepstone.de

Research assistant as start-up consultant in the Startup Port project part-time: 21 h/week (m/f/d)

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For Hamburg we are looking for: Senior Consultant (w/m/d) in the Startup Port project in parttime: 21 h/week Payment group 13 | Deadline: 2 years | Start: earliest possible | ID: VMA027/2026 | Deadline: 12.06.2026 | Part-time | Mobile work possible The Deutsche Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY with more than 2900 employees is one of the world's leading research centres in Hamburg and Zeuthen. Research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. DESY contributes to solving the major issues and pressing challenges of science, society and the economy. With state-of-the-art research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research platforms and international networks, DESY has a highly attractive working environment in the scientific, technical and administrative field, as well as for the training of highly qualified young people. Do you want to contribute to the success of innovative ideas? You are passionate about Entrepreneurship, Deep Tech and the advice of founders:inside? Then become part of our DESY start-up office and accompany scientists: inside and founding interested on the way from the first idea to the successful start-up. Developing consulting, qualification and networking services in the context, bringing your expertise into support programs, business model development and start-up support and actively shaping a foundation-friendly environment. The DESY start-up office is responsible for all support offers for deep-tech founders: both at DESY and as a project partner in the start-up-port association also for founders: among other research institutions. The place is first created in parttime with about 21 hours per week. In the further course, there is a prospective possibility of increasing the number of jobs from 2027 to full time as part of an additional project; However, this is subject to further project and financing development. .

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Advising knowledge-based business start-ups in the high-tech and deep-tech environment in the initial and start-up phase The substantive support of the start-up teams, in particular in the areas of market analysis (where-to-play) and business model development, including business and financial plans, as well as ideas Advising the teams in the acquisition of project and start-up financing (funds, foreign capital, equity financing) and support in the submission of applications Coaching of founding teams in team development The design and implementation of workshops and seminars on the qualification of start-up teams, as well as the monitoring of administrative issues in foundation processes

Completed scientific higher education in economics or engineering or a natural science or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Knowledge of the relevant methods of founding advice Enthusiasm for high-tech and deep-tech topics as well as for complex issues willingness to participate in events, even in the evening/weekend Including professional experience in one of the areas: start-ups, business development, VC investment, own founding experience or equivalent experiences Entrepreneurship in the context of science and research Target-oriented and structured work and a high degree of self-organisation and self-initiative

Enjoy a unique working environment on our international research campus. We attach great importance to an esteeming coexistence and well-being of our DESYans. The equality of all people is an important concern to us. DESY offers flexible working hours, variable part-time, job sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and our occupational retirement. As a publicly funded employer, we offer a secure job and support your individual development with our extensive training and further education. The remuneration is based on the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees at both locations an employer grant to the job ticket (Germany ticket). .

Location

ava Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
22607  Hamburg
Germany

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