Research assistant in the EKI saxony project (m/f/d) - Keyword: 08_2025 EKI saxony -

Information and communication technology (ICT) systems are of central importance for our life and work. The Free State of Saxony is well positioned in ICT R&D. However, the energy consumption of radio chips in particular is still considerable. The operating time, security and user comfort of mobile devices, e.g. wireless sensors, are limited by the charging requirements of large batteries.

The EKI-Saxony network stands for ENERGY-EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FROM SAXONY and aims to reduce the energy consumption of ICT systems to such an extent that they can be supplied with existing energy (light, temperature, movement, etc.) in an environmentally friendly manner via miniature harvesting modules & "free of charge" for the first time. EKISaxony thus makes essential contributions to the environment, society and the economy, among other things to massively reduce the consumption of and by ICT.

The research network initially consists of several scientific institutions (consortium management lies with the Technical University of Dresden), industrial partners and associations from Saxony with expertise in microelectronics production, to which others are to be added. The new research assistant at the Chair of Business Administration, in particular Production Management and Logistics at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences will primarily be responsible for innovation, transfer and network management tasks and for increasing the visibility of the industrial application of energy self-sufficient ICT systems.

The activities include the following tasks in particular:

• Recording the state of the art of energy self-sufficient ICT in Industry X.0, production and logistics as well as continuous market and trend monitoring, preparation of market analyses,
• Identification and development of innovative approaches to the use of energy self-sufficient ICT in Industry X.0, production and logistics,
• Support in the development of a global roadmap from a production-oriented perspective,
• Preparation of reports and presentations on the funding project,
• Preparation of new funding applications in collaboration with project partners,
• Supporting the expansion and consolidation of the network,
• Supporting the integration of scientific project topics into teaching at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences,
• Supporting start-ups for spin-offs in relation to Industry X.0 as well as production and logistics,
• Organization and implementation of knowledge transfers and events relating to energy self-sufficient ICT in production and logistics as well as transfer work including event management.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• Academic degree in economics, engineering or a related subject area, particularly in relation to production and logistics,
• Knowledge of project, network, innovation and event management,
• Experience in the preparation of funding applications,
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as an independent, conscientious, systematic, analytical and team-oriented way of working,
• Confident manner towards scientific and industrial partners,
• A high degree of personal responsibility and proactivity as well as the ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams and bring together different stakeholders,
• Ability to expand and establish long-term networks
• Ability to present to specialist and non-specialist audiences,
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and willingness to travel nationally and internationally,
• Willingness to perform and help, flexibility, creativity, interdisciplinary thinking.

In addition, the following are desirable

• Knowledge of the national and international microelectronics landscape,
• Knowledge of energy self-sufficient ICT systems,
• Knowledge of market analysis and trend monitoring,
• practical experience in project, network, innovation and event management,
• Experience in acquiring third-party funding,
• Understanding of the economic aspects of high-tech start-ups and spin-offs,
• Experience in the organization and coordination of research and industry projects,
• Ability to expand networks and establish them in the long term,
• Experience in organizing events and knowledge transfer formats.

What you bring with you

• Openness to new approaches and a willingness to learn continuously,
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team,
• Independent, solution-oriented and proactive way of working.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging field of activity in a qualified, open-minded and committed team,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours as well as opportunities for mobile working within the framework of the corresponding service agreements of the HSZG,
• Personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
• attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
• company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
• the opportunity to use a job ticket.