Background
Data and information based on ocean observations are of great importance for understanding and predicting the state of our oceans and their role in global climate and marine processes. Without this ocean observation, we cannot use and preserve the ocean sustainably. Nevertheless, data from direct observation is not available in sufficient density and quality. With the Helmholtz innovation platform SOOP (Shaping an Ocean of Possibilities), we want to improve this situation in the long term.
SOOP was initiated in 2023 by the German Polar and Marine Research Centres GEOMAR, AWI and Hereon and aims to promote and enable socially relevant technology transfer in the field of ocean observation. SOOP establishes an international network of research institutes, companies and other stakeholders, including the Global South. Through the co-development of easy-to-use technological solutions and the establishment of active measurement networks outside the traditional scientific field, a broad social utilization of the obtained ocean observation data is to be made possible. SOOP intends to become an active interface between all such partners. SOOP will initially be funded for a limited period of time to initiate, test and standardize new, partly open-source innovation processes and structures. After the start-up phase, we are now moving into the implementation phase and want to create the basis for a long-term perspective for SOOP.
The advertised position is based at the AWI Technology Transfer Office and aims to acquire and provide operational support for collaborations between SOOP, companies and users during the implementation phase.
Your Tasks
- Development and support of cooperation projects with partners from industry and society based on specific SOOP use cases
- Recording and monitoring industry and stakeholder requirements
- Organizing and moderating stakeholder workshops (online and in person) to introduce the innovation platform to relevant networks
- Collaboration on the development of financing options and business models for the upscaling of marine data acquisition and use.
- Contributions to reports and presentations in the context of reporting and reviews
Your Profile
- Master degree, preferably in communication or relevant engineering or business sciences
- Empathy and team spirit combined with strong communication and moderation skills
- Very good command of written and spoken English and German (C1)
- Professional experience in Partner Relations Management, Corporate Communications, Project and/or Innovation Management
- Understanding of complex technical and scientific issues
- Willingness to travel (e.g. to partners, events and trade fairs, primarily within Germany and occasionally internationally)
Preferred qualifications and skills
- Professional experience in science, transfer and market exploration
- Knowledge of relation management software
Further Information
For any questions you may have, you are very welcome to get in touch with Dr Eberhard Sauter (eberhard.sauter@awi.de; +49(471-4831-1517).
This is a full-time position, limited to December 31st, 2026. It is also suitable for part-time employment. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13. The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.
- our scientific success – excellent research
- collaboration and cooperation – intra-institute, national and international, interdisciplinary
- opportunities to develop – on the job and towards other positions
- an international environment – everyday contact with people from all over the world
- flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working up to 50% of regular working hours
- health promotion and company fitness with Hansefit and Wellhub
- support services and a culture of reconciling work and family
- occupational pension provision (VBL)
Please submit your application by February 11th 2024, exclusively online.
Reference number: 25/9/G/Wtt-b
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