Job Description
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros. The Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut WKI in Braunschweig is looking for a head of the department »Binders and Coatings BICO«, starting January 1, 2024 or as early as possible.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
You will be responsible for one of the six departments at Fraunhofer WKI, including a budget of about 2.0 million EurosYou will shape the scientific orientation of the departmentYou will acquire and work on application-oriented research projects in the fields of wood chemistry, adhesives and wood-based materials
Experience
Graduate degree (PhD level) and experience in leading team of scientistExperience in research project acquisition and project managementInnovative ideas and self-motivation