<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>About the position</strong><br/><p>We are developing an innovative semiconductor wafer for micro-LEDprojection <br/>displays used in augmented-reality (AR) and virtual-reality (VR)applications. <br/>The technology originates from scientific research and hasalready demonstrated <br/>promising technical feasibility. Our next objective is totransfer the technology from <br/>the laboratory toward industrial application.We are currently preparing an application <br/>for the EXIST Research Transferprogram. Our prospective founding team consists of <br/>researchers at the Paul-Drude-Institut für Festkörperelektronik and is led by <br/>Dr. Jingxuan Kang. Tocomplement the technical expertise of the team, we are <br/>looking for amotivated prospective founding-team member with a strong <br/>background in business development, economics, finance, or commercialization.</p><p> </p><p>As Business Development and Commercialization Lead, you will take primary <br/>responsibility for transforming our scientific innovation into a commercially available <br/>business. You will work closely with the technical founders, research partners, <br/>industry contacts, start-up advisors, and the institutional technology-transfer network.<br/>This is not intended to be a conventional consulting position. We are looking for <br/>someone genuinely interested in joining the founding team and contributing to<br/>the establishment and long-term development of the future company. </p><br/><br/><strong>Your main responsibilities will include</strong><br/><ul><li>Leading the development of the business plan.</li><li>Together with other team members, conducting comprehensive market <br/>research covering micro-LEDs, AR/VR display technologies, semiconductor <br/>wafers, epitaxy, and related supply chains.</li><li>Defining the target market, customer segments, early-adopter strategy, <br/>and addressable market potential.</li><li>Supporting the preparation and revision of the EXIST Research Transfer application <br/>and related presentations.</li><li>Representing the business perspective within the founding team and supporting <br/>strategic decision-making throughout the project.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Your profile</strong><br/><p>We are looking for candidates who meet most of the following criteria:</p><ul><li>Background in business, finance, or a related discipline.</li><li>Master’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification is required.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of business planning, market analysis, financial <br/>modelling, commercialization, or strategic business development.</li><li>Professional fluency (C2 level) in German, with the ability to prepare business and <br/>application documents and communicate with German institutions and <br/>industrial partners.</li><li>Good command of English for communication within an international scientific <br/>and industrial environment.</li></ul><p>Additional experience that would be beneficial: <br/><br/>Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:</p><ul><li>Semiconductor, photonics, display, electronics, or fabrication industries.</li><li>Financial modelling for capital-intensive or hardware-based businesses.</li></ul><br/><br/><strong>Position and salary</strong><br/><p>Full-time position for up to 18 months, subject to approval and funding of the <br/>EXIST Research Transfer Phase I application. <br/>A funded full-time position within the EXIST Research Transfer Phase I project <br/>for up to 18 months.</p><br/><br/><strong>What we offer</strong><br/><ul><li>The opportunity to join the founding team of a research-basedsemiconductor <br/>deep-tech venture at an early stage</li><li>Access to a strong scientific environment and specialized semiconductor <br/>research infrastructure</li><li>The possibility of assuming a long-term leadership role in the futurespin-off, <br/>subject to mutual agreement and successful company development</li><li>Job security and a good work-life balance</li><li>Modern office located in the heart of Berlin with excellent public transport <br/>connections and a subsidized travel ticket</li><li>Supportive environment with experts for various scientific sub-fields</li><li>International and culturally diverse community</li><li>Mobile work</li><li>Possibility to participate in professional development and/or exchange <br/>programs</li></ul><p>We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from <br/>diverse professional, cultural, and international backgrounds.</p><br/><br/><strong>About PDI</strong><br/><p>The Paul Drude Institute is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and a member <br/>of the Leibniz Association. <br/>We are a globally recognized research institution specializing in the <br/>development of novel functional materials through molecular beam epitaxy. <br/>The institute carries out basic and applied research at the nexus of materials science, <br/>condensed matter physics, and device engineering.</p><br/><br/><strong>Inclusive &amp; equal opportunity employer</strong><br/><p>With approximately 100 employees and more than 15 nationalities, PDI is committed <br/>to building a talented, inclusive, and culturally diverse workforce. We understand that <br/>our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness and mutual respect.</p><p>As an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer, we offer highly flexible <br/>employment conditions, such as flexible working hours, parental leave, and <br/>home office, and we strive to create a family- and life-conscious working environment.</p><p>Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to candidates from <br/>marginalized groups. That means, we welcome every qualified application, regardless <br/>of sex and gender, origin, nationality, religion, belief, health and disabilities, age or <br/>sexual orientation.</p><p>PDI follow our gender equality plan, so we want to engage women* to apply at <br/>PDI to balance the gender ratio in science. Disabled applicants with equal qualification <br/>and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.</p><br/><br/><strong>How to apply</strong><br/><p>Interested candidates are invited to send:</p><ul><li>a curriculum vitae</li><li>a short motivation letter.</li></ul><p>Relevant certificates and related questions may be sent to Dr. Jingxuan Kang by <br/>July 10 2026. </p><p>E-mail: kang@pdi-berlin.de</p> </div>