Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%)

Stellenbeschreibung:

The Tübingen AI Center—a leading national hub for artificial intelligence research at the University of Tübingen—is inviting applications for a Parental Leave Cover position as Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator for the EU-funded ELIAS project (European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability).The position is fixed-term from October 15th, 2025, to February 28th, 2027.

About ELIAS:

Funded by the European Union’sHorizon Europe program, ELIAS aims to place Europe at the forefront ofAI-driven sustainable innovation . Building on the success of the ELLIS Society (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems), the project focuses on promoting entrepreneurship, tech transfer, and sustainable development in the AI space.

A key initiative led by the Tübingen AI Center is theELIAS Alliance —a growing network of top-tier innovation partners working together to foster entrepreneurial talent and scalable, sustainable AI solutions

Your Responsibilities:

Set up and coordinate theELIAS Alliance , managing collaboration with ~20 leading partners in deep tech AI, sustainability, and open-source ecosystems
Oversee a work package of the ELIAS project, including administrative and financial tasks
Support and monitor activities such as:
- A summer school for transformative technologies
- Mentoring and visibility programs for tech transfer
- A startup internship program
- Hackathons and open calls for SMEs
Prepare project reports and maintain relevant statistics
Represent the EIA in meetings and act as a liaison for partners, sponsors, and the public
Organize conferences, workshops, and project meetings
Handle public communications (e.g., website, social media, policy briefs)

Your Profile:

Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD)
Strong English communication skills, German is a plus
Ideally, you bring experience in several of the following areas:
- Building and managing professional networks
- Technology transfer and spin-off support
- Identifying and engaging high-potential innovation partners
- Creating content for public communication (e.g., websites, newsletters)
- Managing third-party funded research projects
- EU project management and reporting
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

The Offer:

A dynamic role within an international and interdisciplinary environment
The opportunity to contribute to“AI made in Europe” and shape sustainable innovation
Close collaboration with academic researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders
Salary according to the public sector collective agreement (TV-L E13, 100%), plus social benefits and public transport subsidy
Optional co-appointments with incubators or industry stakeholders may be supported

The University ofTübingenis committed toequal opportunity and diversity . Applications from candidates with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. The position can be shared.