Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator (m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%)

The Tübingen AI Center—a leading national hub for artificial intelligence research at the University of Tübingen—is inviting applications for a 

Parental Leave Cover position as Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator
for the EU-funded ELIAS project (European Lighthouse of AI for Sustainability)
(m/f/d, E13 TV-L, 100%, fixed-term from October 15th, 2025, to February 28th 2027  

About ELIAS:

Funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program, ELIAS aims to place Europe at the forefront of AI-driven sustainable innovation. Building on the success of the ELLIS Society (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems), the project focuses on promoting entrepreneurship, tech transfer, and sustainable development in the AI space.

A key initiative led by the Tübingen AI Center is the ELIAS Alliance—a growing network of top-tier innovation partners working together to foster entrepreneurial talent and scalable, sustainable AI solution.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Set up and coordinate the ELIAS Alliance, managing collaboration with ~20 leading partners in deep tech AI, sustainability, and open-source ecosystems
  • Oversee a work package of the ELIAS project, including administrative and financial tasks
  • Support and monitor activities such as:
    • A summer school for transformative technologies
    • Mentoring and visibility programs for tech transfer
    • A startup internship program
    • Hackathons and open calls for SMEs
  • Prepare project reports and maintain relevant statistics
  • Represent the EIA in meetings and act as a liaison for partners, sponsors, and the public
  • Organize conferences, workshops, and project meetings
  • Handle public communications (e.g., website, social media, policy briefs)

Your Profile:

  • Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD)
  • Strong English communication skills, German is a plus
  • Ideally, you bring experience in several of the following areas:
    • Building and managing professional networks
    • Technology transfer and spin-off support
    • Identifying and engaging high-potential innovation partners
    • Creating content for public communication (e.g., websites, newsletters)
    • Managing third-party funded research projects
    • EU project management and reporting
    • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic role within an international and interdisciplinary environment
  • The opportunity to contribute to “AI made in Europe” and shape sustainable innovation
  • Close collaboration with academic researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders
  • Salary according to the public sector collective agreement (TV-L E13, 100%), plus social benefits and public transport subsidy
  • Optional co-appointments with incubators or industry stakeholders may be supported

The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Applications from candidates with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. The position can be shared.

Download job offer (PDF file)

How to Apply:

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates) in a single PDF document by 06.08.2025 to applications@tuebingen.ai 

We look forward to hearing from you!