Scientific Manager – RNA Delivery Platform

Scientific Manager (f/m/x) – RNA Delivery Platform

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real‑life applications, improving lives.

Recently, our Gene Editing group at the Institute of Stem Cell Research developed Synthetic Transfer Vehicles (STVs), a programmable protein‑based RNA delivery platform that packages defined RNA cargos and delivers them to specific cell types. STVs consist of a synthetic protein that is assembled from natural and AI‑designed protein domains, along with an engineered fusogenic protein. The technology has been recognized with the 4 Award, the GO‑Bio next program, and is currently under revision in a top‑tier journal (preprint: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5123765/v1).

We now aim to translate this platform and create a startup company. To support this effort, we are seeking a highly motivated Scientific Manager (f/m/x).

• Lead responsibility for financial and administrative management; organization of institutional budget planning and financial coordination
• Independent coordination of academic recruitment and onboarding of staff, including postdocs and doctoral researchers
• Autonomous monitoring of third‑party funded budgets of the group and supporting financial steering decisions
• Supervision and mentorship of staff, including postdoctoral fellows and doctoral researchers, with regard to administrative workflows, operational procedures, and effective coordination of research activities
• Assistance in writing activities such as animal study protocols and grant applications
• Support of activities related to startup development, including market research and the identification of potential investors, including implementation and coordination of fundraising activities (academic and private)
• Preparation of research project proposals and collaborative grant applications; interaction with funding agencies
• Preparation of legal scientific documents (e.g., MTAs, cooperation agreements, IP‑related materials) and annual reports

• Master’s or PhD degree in a bio‑related field
• Enthusiasm for supporting high‑impact research and translational activities
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in German, as well as good communication skills in English
• Proactive and reliable person with interest in working in a dynamic and highly collaborative group
• Experience in project management, animal protocols writing, grant management, or similar tasks is a plus

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public‑Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 2 years.

• Career Development:
  Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources:
  State‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service:
  Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion:
  Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Florian Giesert, florian, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized – your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Helmholtz Munich – Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH) – Institute for Stem Cell Research – Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 – 85764 Neuherberg