Would you like to showcase academic excellence, build bridges between research, society, and industry, and play an active role in shaping knowledge transfer at a university? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

As part of the intercollegiate research project “Saxony⁵” —the innovation alliance of the five Saxon universities of applied sciences (https://www.hszg.de/forschung/transferprojekte/saxony5)—we are seeking a dedicated individual who would like to help shape and strengthen the transfer between academia, business, and society. For us, knowledge transfer means bringing scientific insights, expertise, and potential from the university into other areas of society—and vice versa. This includes, among other things, research transfer, knowledge transfer, personnel transfer, and the so-called “Third Mission”—transfer to civil society.

We are looking for an enthusiastic employee who wants to raise the profile of our research and actively promote exchange between the university and society. You can expect a diverse role at the intersection of academia, practice, and the public—with room for your own ideas and creative input.

The position specifically includes the following responsibilities:

• Further development of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences’ transfer strategy: Developing an updated, forward-looking transfer strategy with the active involvement of all relevant stakeholder groups—particularly through close dialogue with researchers and innovation stakeholders—as well as coordination with central university bodies and external partners,
• Supporting the project leadership and the transfer manager(s) in developing sustainability scenarios for the CELSIUZ transfer space, as well as further developing the “CELSIUZ” transfer space at HSZG (https://www.hszg.de/forschung/transferprojekte/saxony5/celsiuz) in collaboration with the project team,
• Establishing a library of knowledge transfer tools in collaboration with the knowledge transfer managers from other universities,
• Supporting the transfer manager(s) in developing an overview of research and projects at HSZG,
• Supporting transfer events and public relations efforts.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• a completed college degree related to the above-mentioned area of responsibility,
• academic knowledge or professional experience in the field of knowledge or transfer management,
• Ability to present complex scientific content in a way that is tailored to the target audience and easy to understand,
• Confident and goal-oriented communication skills when interacting with various audiences,
• strong ability to work in a team,
• Knowledge and experience in project management as well as in the development and implementation of digital process designs,
• good command of the German language, both spoken and written, as well as practical English skills.

In addition, the following are desirable:

• Empirical knowledge of research and technology transfer from scientific institutions into economic or societal practice,
• Professional experience in higher education or at non-university research institutions,
• experience in the design and development of a knowledge management system,
• experience in knowledge and technology transfer,
• experience in operating coworking and co-creation spaces or makerspaces.

We expect you to

• an independent, analytical, and proactive approach to work,
• a high level of commitment to fulfilling academic tasks and keeping abreast of the current state of research in the field, as well as
• a willingness and interest in furthering your professional and personal development.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of work with the opportunity to realize your potential within the project and thus contribute to its success,
• a pleasant work environment with attractive conditions, such as flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of applicable employment agreements,
• opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
• collective bargaining-regulated benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee health and the option to use a job ticket.