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R&D Grant Manager (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Leipzig, Konstanz, Hybrid
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Your mission

Turn cutting-edge R&D into successfully funded research projects.

  • Funding Strategy & Scouting: You develop and execute aevoloop’s public funding strategy based on our R&D and corporate roadmap. You identify, evaluate, and prioritize relevant regional, national, and European funding programs and calls.

  • Grant Applications & Execution: You lead grant applications end-to-end, from concept development and coordination to submission. You translate complex scientific and technical content into compelling, competitive funding proposals.

  • Project & Stakeholder Management: You coordinate internal R&D teams, management, and external partners or consortia. You manage milestones, budgets, and timelines in line with approved funding frameworks and project plans.

  • Reporting & Compliance: You ensure transparency and reliability across all funded projects. You are responsible for interim and final reports, audits, and communication with funding bodies, ensuring full compliance at all times.

Your profile

  • You hold a degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related natural science field; a PhD is a strong plus.

  • You bring hands-on experience in applying for and managing public funding in an academic or corporate R&D environment, ideally in Germany and/or at EU level.

  • You have a solid understanding of regional, national, and European funding landscapes and know how to assess strategic fit and feasibility.

  • You are an excellent communicator and can turn complex scientific topics into clear, convincing applications, reports, and presentations.

  • You work in a structured, reliable, and detail-oriented way and are confident handling budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.

  • You have strong project management skills and enjoy coordinating multiple stakeholders across disciplines.

Why us?

  • Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.

  • Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.

  • Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.

  • Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.

  • Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.

  • Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.

  • Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.

  • Code of Conduct – integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.
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If you have any questions about working at aevoloop or our vacancies, contact us by mail at join@aevoloop.com.
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About us

We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That’s why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.

Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

You want to find out more?

Get our latest news on LinkedIn or our News Blog


Be part of our journey to close the loop on plastics and drive the circular economy forward!
Ihre Aufgaben

  • Drive commercial traction by identifying relevant application fields, acquiring industrial pilot partners, managing pilot projects end-to-end, and turning successful pilots into strong customer references and testimonials

  • Own the full sales cycle — from first outreach to contract signature and onboarding — while acting as the central bridge between customers and R&D to translate needs, validate requirements, and integrate feedback into product development

  • Build the Business Development function over time, with a clear path toward leading your own team as aevoloop grows

  • Build and maintain our ecosystem of partners, multipliers, and industry contacts; represent aevoloop externally and strengthen our position in the chemical and materials landscape

  • Implement and maintain CRM systems to track leads, customer contacts, and project progress; leverage digital tools and AI to optimize sales processes and systematically identify opportunities

  • Support our CEO with developing  and executing our go-to-market strategy: analyze markets and applications, prioritize opportunities, build business cases, and define both pricing strategies and scalable licensing models

Ihr Profil

  • More than 3 years in Business Development or technical B2B sales in chemicals, materials, plastics, recycling or a related industrial field

  • Strong commercial skillset: able to build business cases, assess market potential, model ROI, and turn technical concepts into scalable business opportunities

  • Solid technical foundation through a relevant Master’s degree (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Materials Science, Industrial Engineering); confident communicating complex topics to engineers and executives

  • Excellent communication skills in German and English; confident in explaining complex topics to both engineers and executives

  • Lead-level mindset: strategic, opportunity-driven, and confident with customers — while staying structured, reliable, and hands-on in execution

  • Entrepreneurial team player who thrives in cross-functional environments and fast-moving start-up settings; bonus if you bring an industry network, circular economy insights or start-up exposure

Warum wir?

  • Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.

  • Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.

  • Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.

  • Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.

  • Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.

  • Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.

  • Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.

  • Code of Conduct – integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.
Apply for this job
Über uns

We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That’s why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.

Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

You want to find out more?

Get our latest news on LinkedIn or our News Blog


Be part of our journey to close the loop on plastics and drive the circular economy forward!
Apply for this job
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