Scientific Advisor to the Program Manager (m/f/d)

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We are looking for a full‑time employee to join our team working on the EUROfusion project, starting on January 1, 2026 as Scientific Advisor to the Program Manager (m/f/d).

The Plasma‑Material Interactions Chair at the TUM School of Engineering and Design focuses on researching materials for the first wall of fusion reactors.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) participates with the Plasma‑Material Interactions Chair in EUROfusion, a consortium funded by EURATOM to implement the research activities described in the Roadmap to Fusion during the term of the Horizon Europe research framework programme.

The consortium maintains the Program Management Unit (PMU), an organisational unit responsible for program planning and program tracking.

We are looking for a strategically minded employee for the EUROfusion Programme Management Unit working as scientific advisor to the Program Manager. In this key role, you will work directly with the Program Manager and contribute to the definition, implementation, and coordination of strategic priorities across the EUROfusion programme.

You will lead high‑level initiatives, prepare key management documents, and act as a strategic interface between internal teams and external stakeholders. This position requires a high degree of initiative, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication skills suitable for both political and scientific environments.

Your profile

• Master's degree (minimum) in a STEM subject or a relevant field of public policy or strategy.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in research strategy, stakeholder engagement, or programme coordination.
• Familiarity with the structure and objectives of the EUROfusion programme is a major advantage.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, research programme management, and executive‑level communication.
• Proven ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with native English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to translate complex issues into understandable formats.
• Sensitivity to the European research landscape.
• Discretion, professionalism, and reliability in working with senior management.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Confident and diplomatic communicator; ability to work constructively with internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

• Strategic and operational support to the programme manager.
• Preparation of high‑quality strategy papers, briefing notes, reports, and presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Management and coordination of strategic initiatives within the programme framework.
• Analysis of political, social, and economic developments as a basis for strategic orientation.
• Organisation and moderation of strategic workshops and executive meetings, including setting the agenda, documentation, and follow‑up.
• Function as an important interface between the programme manager and internal departments as well as external stakeholders, coordination of dialogues and communication.
• Supporting and participating in the long‑term strategic orientation of EUROfusion towards European and international research agendas.
• Participating in project development and quality‑assured project management activities.

We offer

• A two‑year full‑time position
• Collaboration in an international interdisciplinary team
• Remuneration in accordance with TV‑L

The position is suitable for people with severe disabilities. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified, capable, and professionally competent.

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TUM strives to increase the proportion of women in its workforce, and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women.

Application

We look forward to receiving your detailed application. Please send it by email to . Your application must be received by us no later than November 18, 2025.

Technical University of Munich
Chair of Plasma‑Material Interaction
Prof. Dr. Rudolf Neu
Boltzmannstraße 15
85748 Garching near Munich
Tel +49 89 3299‑1899.

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