Research Project Lead (m/f/d)

Aqarios GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellhub gym membership

Claude subscription

Office in central Munich

Regular team events

Zusammenfassung

Aqarios GmbH in Munich is seeking a senior quantum research project lead to drive funded research initiatives from inception to delivery. You will coordinate industry and academic partners, guide developers, and contribute to the science fundamentals while shaping project proposals and budgets.

Based in or near Munich, remote work within Germany is feasible. A PhD is advantageous, and strong English communication will be essential to collaborate with a small, deeply technical team pushing the

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in quantum computing demonstrated by thesis, publications, or projects.
• Experience leading funded research projects with partner coordination.
• Proven ability to write successful grant proposals.
• Financial acumen with budgeting and personnel cost calculations.
• PhD is a plus; interest in sales/BD welcomed.
• Based in or near Munich; remote work possible.

Aufgaben

• Lead funded research projects with milestones and reporting.
• Coordinate industry and academia consortium partners.
• Conduct quantum research and collaborate with physicists and developers.
• Guide developers to meet project goals and budgets.
• Write funding proposals from idea to budget.
• Publish and present at conferences; travel as needed.

Kenntnisse

Quantum computing

Project management

Grant proposals

Budgeting

Communication

Ausbildung

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Luna platform

Jobbeschreibung

Join Aqarios to Redefine the Future of Computing!

At Aqarios, we want to change how the world solves hard problems. We use quantum computing to tackle some of the most complex challenges companies face across industries. Join us and you'll work on technology that's still being figured out, in a setup that's flexible and gives you room to own what you do. Ideally you'd be with us in our Munich office, though remote within Germany works too.

Who We Are

Aqarios was founded to close the gap between quantum computing and problems companies actually need solved. Our aim is to make quantum genuinely useful for the hard, complex challenges that come up across many industry domains. We work with large enterprises to do that, sometimes through Luna, our platform, and sometimes through solutions we build for a specific customer. We're a team of around 15 people, spun out of LMU Munich. That means there's real academic depth behind what we do, paired with the day-to-day of shipping software that customers rely on.

Your Tasks

Leading our funded research projects over their whole lifetime, with milestones, reporting and deliverables

Coordinating consortium partners from industry and academia

Working on the quantum research yourself. The projects need someone who understands the science in depth

Guiding our developers so the project work gets done and actually fits the project goals

Writing new funding proposals with us, from shaping the project idea to getting the budget right

Proposal work comes in waves, so between deadlines you spend your time on research, development or customer-facing work, depending on what fits you best

Your Qualifications

A strong background in quantum computing is mandatory, shown by your own work in the field, whether that's a thesis, publications or research projects. You'll work on the science yourself and need to hold your own with our physicists and developers

You've led funded research projects in different phases, including kickoff and final report, and know what comes with them, including partners who need a nudge

You've written grant proposals that got funded, ideally during your own time at a university or research institute

You're comfortable with numbers, project budgets and personnel cost calculations included

A PhD is a plus, and so is an interest in sales, marketing or business development

Also a plus: you like writing about technical work, whether that's blog articles or LinkedIn posts

You ask questions when you're unsure and take feedback well. Admitting you don't know something is genuinely fine here

Based in or near Munich, or elsewhere in Germany if you work remotely

German at C1 level is a strong plus, as grant proposals and project meetings usually run in German

At Aqarios, you'll have the chance to grow alongside a company at the forefront of quantum innovation, building a career in a rapidly expanding field.

A whole area of the company that's genuinely yours, with the founders backing you

Publishing and going to conferences is welcome and supported

Flexible hours and a relaxed approach to where you work. Remote is fine, we'd just like to see you in the office about once a week if you're in Munich

A small team that supports each other, an office in central Munich and regular team events

A Wellhub membership for gyms and fitness, and a Claude subscription for your daily work

Don't just work - make an impact. Join Aqarios and help us shape the future of computing, one breakthrough at a time!