Research Manager

Founded in 2023, the ELLIS Institute Tübingen has quickly established itself as a leading center for foundational AI research, attracting top machine learning talent and offering state-of-the-art facilities. Research areas include AI for science (in particular, physics), AI mechanisms, AI safety, probabilistic intelligence, cooperative machine intelligence, societal impacts, AutoML, computational and applied mathematics, deep models and optimization, robust machine learning, and innovative, resource-efficient AI.  The institute’s mission is to advance pioneering AI research in Europe and globally while contributing to the broader ELLIS network. Within the dynamic environment of Cyber Valley, their Institute is closely connected with the Max-Planck-Institute for Intelligent Systems and the Tübingen AI Center.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scientific activities and collaborations with academic and industry partners.
• Manage and contribute to the preparation and coordination of offers, proposals and grants 
• Reporting and statistics
• Facilitate internal and external communication
• Support budget and staffing planning for the institute, including infrastructure and resource allocation
• Monitor budgets and maintain an overview of financial planning across projects
• Support the scientific central office with overall planning and organizational matters
• Help plan and manage the recruitment process for new principal investigators, and foster connections with researchers from partner institutions
• Organize scientific and public events, and prepare presentations and reports

Your profile

• Degree in natural sciences or engineering (e.g., computer science, mathematics, physics), or a strong willingness to learn about AI research, ideally with a PhD
• Very good command of both English and German
• Experience in research management (public or private) or in industry research
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player who is also able to work independently and take responsibility
• High level of resilience and professionalism

Their Offer

You will work closely with scientists, other scientific coordinators, administrative staff, and IT to help achieve the scientific goals of the institute. You will be based at the ELLIS Institute Tübingen, Maria-von-Linden-Straße 2, 72076, Tübingen.

They value the diversity of their employees’ skills and actively promote it. They therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion or belief, disability, or sexual orientation and identity. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

They are a small, dynamic team responsible for managing all administrative processes of the institute. They place great importance on collegiality, full integration of every team member, and a genuine passion for their work. For them, teamwork and shared goals are not just buzzwords. This creates a unique working environment shaped by mutual respect and appreciation.

The position is a full time role remunerated according to the German public sector pay scale (TV-L), with salary level and grade depending on relevant qualifications and professional experience.
The position will remain open until filled, with priority given to applications received by June 7.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Carmela Rianna at +49 151 1818 63 76.

Please send your application, including a motivation letter and your CV, as a single pdf-file to: applications@tue.ellis.eu with subject: “Application - Research Manager”.