Research Project Assistant in the field of start-up support (m/f/d)

With over 6,000 students, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most successful universities of applied sciences in Saxony. With its campus situated in the heart of the university town of Mittweida, it has retained a close-knit atmosphere that makes working, researching, studying and living here an attractive experience. High-tech, creativity, cosmopolitanism and the commitment of all members of the university community come together here in a close-knit environment. Practical teaching and research in engineering, natural sciences, computer science, business and media studies, as well as Social Work, characterise the university’s broad profile. Staff and students benefit from certified family-friendly policies, active inclusion and a wide range of sports and health-related activities.

To strengthen our team, the following position is available from 1 January 2027 at the SAXEED start-up network:

 Research Project Assistant in the field of start-up support (m/f/d)
Reference number: 68-2026

on a part-time basis (minimum 20 hours per week), on a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2028.

Your areas of responsibility:

• Conceiving, planning and independently managing projects, formats and events within the context of higher education, research and innovation
•  Establishing and strategically developing networks and collaborations with stakeholders from higher education, research, industry and the technology transfer and start-up sectors
• Development and implementation of target-group-specific measures and training programmes on start-ups, innovation, technology transfer and entrepreneurial thinking
• Scouting for technologies and ideas, as well as identifying and evaluating potential for innovation, technology transfer and start-ups within the university and the research sector
• Providing expert advice and support to idea generators, project teams and those interested in starting a business in the further development of their projects
• Analysis, evaluation and strategic development of existing programmes and activities, including project-related documentation and reporting, as well as academic support
• Technical and strategic collaboration with the TIE Transformation Hub to integrate start-up support, innovation, technology transfer and research

Our requirements: 

• A completed academic degree (Master’s, Diplom or equivalent), preferably in a field related to economics, social sciences, technology or innovation
• Several years’ experience in project work within a higher education, research or innovation context, ideally relating to start-up support, technology transfer or entrepreneurship
• Experience in the design, coordination and independent implementation of projects, workshops and training programmes
• Knowledge and experience of working with interdisciplinary project teams, as well as of building and maintaining networks
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, as well as the ability to explore and further develop scientific, technological and application-oriented topics
• Communication and advisory skills, a proactive approach, and an independent, structured and responsible way of working
• Very good command of German and a good command of English; knowledge of the higher education, research, technology transfer or start-up sectors would be an advantage

What we offer:

• a salary, depending on individual qualifications, up to pay band 13 of the TV-L 
• an attractive role with regular working hours and family-friendly working conditions 
• proper induction training 
• a motivated and friendly team specialising in start-up support 
• Opportunities to conduct academic research and publish 
• Attractive sports facilities as part of the workplace health management programme 

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is committed to a balanced staff structure. Applications from people of all genders are therefore welcome. Furthermore, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences aims to increase the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. Applications from people with severe disabilities and those of equivalent status are welcome and will be given preferential consideration where qualifications are equal; relevant supporting documentation must be included with the application.

Interested candidates are requested to send their full application documents, quoting the reference number given above, to: 

digitally: preferably as a single PDF file to karriere@hs-mittweida.de with the subject line ‘Application, reference number, name’,

or by post: 

Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
, Human
Resources Department, PO Box 1457, 09644 Mittweida