VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH | Germany | 40xxx Düsseldorf | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 03.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Physicist as consultant for research funding in the field of fusion research
We are one of Germany's leading project promoters and specialist for forward-looking advice. Efficient research funding, tailor-made support for innovations and strategic advice – this is our business. Our contracting entities include ministries of the Federal and the Länder and the European Commission. The approximately 350 employees of our interdisciplinary teams in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Bonn are committed to sustainably strengthening Germany's technology location. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
You are part of our team for the implementation of key technology projects with a focus on fusion research. You plan and organize national and international research funding measures and implement them. You advise and accompany supporters and applicants. The assessment, assessment and support of research and development projects are also your tasks. You analyze and evaluate new trends in research and development as well as their application perspectives. You advise our clients on strategic, conceptual and technical issues and support them in the formulation of technical and political opinions. You support research funding (e.g. events, science communication, public relations).
You have successfully completed a Master's degree and a PhD in physics. You have deeper knowledge in the field of fusion research and/or directly adjacent physical subareas. You have first experiences from the business and/or research environment and are interested in innovation and research policy. You have already gained first experience in working together in interdisciplinary teams and stand for an independent working. You have a secure appearance towards stakeholders of different levels, as well as an understandable and precise way of communication at eye level. You have the pleasure of presenting complex facts in writing and in a personal conversation. Very good knowledge of German (C2) and knowledge of English at Level C1 are essential due to work in national, European and international networks.
Exciting insights into research and development in Germany and Europe The opportunity to contribute to the development of the future fields of fusion research, quantum technologies and photonics A diverse area of responsibility with social relevance at the interface between business, science and politics and personal contact with leading experts, companies and institutions You have high degrees of freedom and design spaces in your activity An individual incorporation and a personal mentoring that accompanies you in personal and professional reconciliation, as well as a variety of continuing and continuing training A corporate culture characterized by appreciation, cohesion and openness as well as flat hierarchies Compatibility of work and family: possibility of mobile work and a solution-oriented approach to family challenges We live teamwork and rely on a flexible mix of local exchange and cooperation as well as mobile work You are entitled to 30 days of holiday at a 5-day week, including business holidays on bridge days and between Christmas and New Year Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 21:00 at a weekly working hours of 40 hours
Location
![]() | VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH | |
| 40468 Düsseldorf | ||
| Germany |
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