Onsite Science Communication Manager

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About the role

  • Science Communication Manager conducting research on gambling and addiction for MERKUR GROUP. Overseeing industry collaborations and ensuring effective policy communications related to research findings.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct systematic research and analyses on topics such as gambling and addiction research, prevention, and the effectiveness of player protection measures
  • Prepare and present results based on scientific evidence
  • Write essays, white papers, and academic publications, and translate complex research findings into concise policy briefs or management presentations
  • Build a Europe-wide network with universities, research groups and think tanks
  • Maintain existing collaborations
  • Initiate joint projects, studies or workshops in close cooperation with academia and industry
  • Support MERKUR GROUP's public affairs work by providing technical/scientific input
  • Participate in associations and consultations and represent the company at national and international events
  • Develop structures to measure scientific activities, define relevant KPIs and take responsibility for reporting

Requirements

  • Completed Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Psychology, Public Health/Epidemiology, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences or Data Science/Statistics with a focus on health or behavioral data
  • Several years of experience in scientific research – including study design, statistics (R, Python or SPSS) and conducting systematic reviews
  • Excellent scientific writing skills and German and English language skills at a minimum of C1 level, both written and spoken
  • Demonstrable networking strength (e.g., through consortia, third-party-funded projects or conference contributions) and a confident, empathetic presence
  • Solid understanding of Responsible Gaming, player protection, prevention or related consumer protection topics – ideally with an interest in regulation in the DACH region and the EU
  • High integrity, strong sense of responsibility and willingness to travel 20–40%

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Flexible working time models
  • Option to work remotely
  • In-house training center
  • Diverse development opportunities across the corporate group
  • Employee events
  • Departmental events
  • Workplace health management
  • Corporate sports
  • Occupational disability insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • E-bike leasing
  • Corporate Benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Local offers depending on location

Job title

Science Communication Manager

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Experience level

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Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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