Your mission

Turn cutting-edge R&D into successfully funded research projects.

• Funding Strategy & Scouting: You develop and execute aevoloop’s public funding strategy based on our R&D and corporate roadmap. You identify, evaluate, and prioritize relevant regional, national, and European funding programs and calls.
• Grant Applications & Execution: You lead grant applications end-to-end, from concept development and coordination to submission. You translate complex scientific and technical content into compelling, competitive funding proposals.
• Project & Stakeholder Management: You coordinate internal R&D teams, management, and external partners or consortia. You manage milestones, budgets, and timelines in line with approved funding frameworks and project plans.
• Reporting & Compliance: You ensure transparency and reliability across all funded projects. You are responsible for interim and final reports, audits, and communication with funding bodies, ensuring full compliance at all times.

Your profile

• You hold a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related natural science field; a PhD is a strong plus.
• You bring hands-on experience in applying for and managing public funding in an academic or corporate R&D environment, ideally in Germany and/or at EU level.
• You have a solid understanding of regional, national, and European funding landscapes and know how to assess strategic fit and feasibility.
• You are an excellent communicator and can turn complex scientific topics into clear, convincing applications, reports, and presentations.
• You work in a structured, reliable, and detail-oriented way and are confident handling budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• You have strong project management skills and enjoy coordinating multiple stakeholders across disciplines.

Why us?

• Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
• Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.
• Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
• Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
• Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
• Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
• Code of Conduct– integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

Contact

If you have any questions about working at aevoloop or our vacancies, contact us by mail at [email protected].