Research Associate for Third-Party-Funded MEHRCE Project

KLU HAM

Part-time

Temporary

We are seeking for

We are seeking a dedicated research associate to join the DATIpilot innovation community MEHRCE—funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR)—as soon as possible (as part of the MEHRCE operational management team and the MEHRCE-LOGIN project team) in part-time (60%). The projects are limited until 31.12.2027 (MEHRCE-LOGIN) and 01.01.2028 - 31.12.2028 (MEHRCE-D).

Your Responsibilities

Coordination and project management within the MEHRCE framework
Organizing and conducting workshops, etc.
Supporting research projects on reusable packaging topics, particularly MEHRCE-LOGIN; this includes assisting with scientific analysis, presentation, and publication.
Support in writing case studies from the MEHRCE Community projects

Your qualifications

Master’s degree, e.g., in economics, industrial engineering, or a related field
Experience in managing reusable systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Excellent written and spoken German and English
A responsible, dedicated individual with strong teamwork skills

We offer

At KLU, you’ll work with open-minded and ambitious colleagues in an international atmosphere at the attractive HafenCity location. The campus offers modern workspaces, flexible work hours, work-life balance, professional development opportunities, a commuter pass, a dynamic environment, and plenty of room for your own ideas.

We Value Diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Contact

Please send your complete application documents, including a cover letter, resume, relevant references, and your possible start date, by email to klu-jobs@m.personio.de or via the Apply button.

gn = gender neutral

About us

Kühne Logistics University–Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburg's HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation, it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide, with a dedicated focus on logistics, operations, and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy, we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas.

We instill KLU's signature operations mindset in all our students, drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics, including resilience, data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university, KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.