Onsite Science Communication Manager

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About the role

  • Science Communication Manager developing evidence-based strategies for player protection at MERKUR GROUP. Involves research, analysis, and network building in science and industry.

Responsibilities

  • Systematic research and analyses on topics such as gambling and addiction research, prevention, and the effectiveness of player protection measures
  • Prepare results with scientific rigor
  • Write essays, white papers and scientific publications
  • 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 the MERKUR GROUP's public affairs work
  • Develop structures to measure scientific activities and take over 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 work — including study design, statistics (R, Python or SPSS) and conducting systematic reviews
  • Excellent scientific writing skills and proficiency in German and English 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 manner
  • 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
  • Opportunity for mobile/remote work
  • In-house training centre
  • Diverse development opportunities across the entire corporate group
  • Company-wide employee events
  • Department events
  • Corporate health management
  • Company sports
  • Occupational disability insurance
  • Occupational pension scheme
  • E‑bike leasing
  • Corporate benefits program
  • Employee discounts
  • Local offers depending on location

Job title

Science Communication Manager

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Experience level

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Salary

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Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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