Your tasks
- Technical and financial responsibility of the activity field focus topics, incl. monitoring of key performance indicators
- Coordinating and developing focus topics using Sustainable Chemistry as driver for sustainable innovations and transformation in close coordination with all departments of ISC3
- Initiating and devising innovations and new projects in the field of Sustainable Chemistry based on current scientific and technical developments and trends
- Technical advising and collaborating with all departments of ISC3 and external stakeholders on Sustainable Chemistry and focus topics
- Composing of key publications such as white papers and factsheets in close cooperation with subcontractors and departments of ISC3
- Developing and realising awareness raising and training formats for Sustainable Chemistry and focus topics
- Coordinating the development of academic and non-academic teaching materials for partners worldwide
- Screening, contracting and steering of national and international subcontractors
- Networking and cooperating with key stakeholders worldwide and ensuring the transfer of knowledge and technology at national and international level
- Presenting of ISC3 knowledge at international conferences
- Assisting in the acquisition of third-party funds
- Cooperating closely with the communication department to make expertise accessible to stakeholders and the public
Your profile
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in chemical engineering, process engineering or technical chemistry, a Doctor of Philosophyis desirable
- Many years experience in the field of sustainability for chemical or chemical-related sectors
- Several years of professional experience at Research and development in chemical or chemical-related sectors
- Several years of pertinent industry/economy experience
- Several years of experience in project management
- Experience in linking up industrial key players and advising start-ups is an advantage as well as experience in cooperation with international organisations and planning of large-scale projects
- A broad understanding of Sustainable Chemistry, Green Chemistry and Circular Economy, of clean technologies and as well as of the international and transformational debate is an advantage
- Demonstration of a strong professional profile in external representation, along with willingness to shape and connect across various networks
- Interdisciplinary mindset, ability to cooperate and work in a team, a high degree of initiative, willingness to take responsibility, strong communicative skills; independent working method and high analytical competence
- Fluent in English and German; another UN-language is preferably
