Are you looking for a Research Manager role that bridges cutting-edge research with real-world applications? Are you interested in participating in some of the world's most dynamic industrial, academic, and professional conferences? If so, then we are looking for you!

We are seeking a Research Manager to lead innovation in areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Digital Twins & Simulation-based Design, Mathematics, Sustainability, Health Tech, and Robotics.

If you're passionate about shaping the future, bridging the gap between research and industry, and making a meaningful impact - this role may be the perfect fit.

• Lead and coordinate international research and innovation projects across AI, Engineering, and Data Science
• Manage multi-stakeholder consortia with academic, industrial, and institutional partners
• Identify and develop new research opportunities and funding strategies at EU and national levels (e.g., Horizon Europe, DFG, BMBF)
• Translate scientific results into technological innovations
• Supervise proposal development, project implementation, and dissemination activities
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with partners, clients, and funding agencies
• Represent TWT at international conferences, review panels, and collaborative research networks
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to building internal expertise and knowledge networks

• PhD or Postdoctoral degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in coordinating international and interdisciplinary research projects
• Strong understanding of grants and proposal writing (EU or national programs)
• Solid background in AI, data-driven engineering, or simulation technologies
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to bridge academia and industry
• Leadership experience in cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are an advantage

• Join a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team of top-tier engineers, computer scientists, and natural scientists
• Take responsibility from day one and shape projects with agile decision-making
• Apply your research in real-world, business-driven contexts
• Collaborate with leading partners: from automotive (Mercedes-Benz,
• BMW, Daimler Truck, Audi, Porsche, VW) and aerospace (ESA, Airbus) to IT
• innovators (NVIDIA, IBM, Intel, AWS, Siemens), who are not only clients but also
• long-term R&D collaborators
• Build strong connections with leading universities such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, ETH Zurich, University of Stuttgart, TUM, KIT, and RWTH Aachen, and present your work at international conferences and professional events
• Benefit from flexible work arrangements and attractive perks such as sustainable mobility options
• Develop your own ideas in a collaborative environment that values creativity and entrepreneurial spirit