Abteilungsleitung (m/w/d) - Energiesystemoptimierung & Sektorenkopplung
Core
Leading a department of ~40 researchers and engineers focused on integrated energy systems, sector coupling, and industrial decarbonization within a research institute.
Role type
Senior department head (research & strategy)
Builds
Research projects, innovation portfolios, and strategic partnerships for the energy transition
Domain
Energy systems engineering, industrial decarbonization, renewable gases, PtX
Required skills
Strategic leadership, research project management, budget/resource allocation, stakeholder management, cross-disciplinary integration, business development, technical expertise in energy systems
Preferred skills
PhD, experience leading managers, experience with large strategic consortium or industrial projects, familiarity with research infrastructures
Technologies
Energy system modeling, PtX, renewable gases, industrial processes
Responsibilities
Lead departmental strategy and portfolio development, secure funding and manage budgets, drive research-to-innovation translation, manage large strategic projects, build external networks with industry and government
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC