Research Manager AI & Engineering

Join the Innovation Journey!

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

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk! We’re excited to meet people who want to shape the future with us.

Kennziffer: TWT-25C1

Location:

Stuttgart, München, Ingolstadt

Contact:
Ms. Imke Weiser
TWT GmbH Science & Innovation
· Industriestraße 6
· 70565 Stuttgart

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