Business Development and Commercialization Lead for EXIST (ResearchTransfer)

We are developing an innovative semiconductor wafer for micro-LEDprojection
displays used in augmented-reality (AR) and virtual-reality (VR)applications.
The technology originates from scientific research and hasalready demonstrated
promising technical feasibility. Our next objective is totransfer the technology from
the laboratory toward industrial are currently preparing an application
for the EXIST Research Transferprogram. Our prospective founding team consists of
researchers at the Paul-Drude-Institut für Festkörperelektronik and is led by
Dr. Jingxuan Kang. Tocomplement the technical expertise of the team we are
looking for amotivated prospective founding-team member with a strong
background in business development economics finance or commercialization.

As Business Development and Commercialization Lead you will take primary
responsibility for transforming our scientific innovation into a commercially available
business. You will work closely with the technical founders research partners
industry contacts start-up advisors and the institutional technology-transfer network.
This is not intended to be a conventional consulting position. We are looking for
someone genuinely interested in joining the founding team and contributing to
the establishment and long-term development of the future company.

Important information about the are currently looking for a prospective
founding-team member who willcontribute to the preparation of our EXIST Research
Transfer information about EXIST can be found at
https:// is not yet an existing or funded
employment position. The full-timeposition described below will be created only if the
EXIST Research Transferapplication is approved and the corresponding project funding is
the funding decision the selected candidate would join the prospective
founding team and contribute to the preparation of the application. Followingsuccessful
approval the candidate is expected to take up the funded full-timeposition within the
EXIST Research Transfer project subject to theemployment conditions and formal
recruitment procedures of the hostinstitution

• Leading the development of the business plan.
• Together with other team members conducting comprehensive market
  research covering micro-LEDs AR/VR display technologies semiconductor
  wafers epitaxy and related supply chains.
• Defining the target market customer segments early-adopter strategy
  and addressable market potential.
• Supporting the preparation and revision of the EXIST Research Transfer application
  and related presentations.
• Representing the business perspective within the founding team and supporting
  strategic decision-making throughout the project.

We are looking for candidates who meet most of the following criteria:

• Background in business finance or a related discipline.
• Masters degree diploma or equivalent qualification is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business planning market analysis financial
  modelling commercialization or strategic business development.
• Professional fluency (C2 level) in German with the ability to prepare business and
  application documents and communicate with German institutions and
  industrial partners.
• Good command of English for communication within an international scientific
  and industrial environment.

Additional experience that would be beneficial:

Knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage:

• Semiconductor photonics display electronics or fabrication industries.
• Financial modelling for capital-intensive or hardware-based businesses.

Full-time position for up to 18 months subject to approval and funding of the
EXIST Research Transfer Phase I application.
A funded full-time position within the EXIST Research Transfer Phase I project
for up to 18 months.

• The opportunity to join the founding team of a research-basedsemiconductor
  deep-tech venture at an early stage
• Access to a strong scientific environment and specialized semiconductor
  research infrastructure
• The possibility of assuming a long-term leadership role in the futurespin-off
  subject to mutual agreement and successful company development
• Job security and a good work-life balance
• Modern office located in the heart of Berlin with excellent public transport
  connections and a subsidized travel ticket
• Supportive environment with experts for various scientific sub-fields
• International and culturally diverse community
• Mobile work
• Possibility to participate in professional development and/or exchange
  programs

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from
diverse professional cultural and international backgrounds.

The Paul Drude Institute is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and a member
of the Leibniz Association.
We are a globally recognized research institution specializing in the
development of novel functional materials through molecular beam epitaxy.
The institute carries out basic and applied research at the nexus of materials science
condensed matter physics and device engineering.

With approximately 100 employees and more than 15 nationalities PDI is committed
to building a talented inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We understand that
our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness and mutual respect.

As anequal opportunity and family-friendly employer we offer highly flexible
employment conditions such as flexible working hours parental leave and
home office and we strive to create a family- and life-conscious working environment.

Among equally qualified applicants preference will be given to candidates from
marginalized groups. That means we welcome every qualified application regardless
of sex and gender origin nationality religion belief health and disabilities age or
sexual orientation.

PDI follow our gender equality plan so we want to engage women* to apply at
PDI to balance the gender ratio in science. Disabled applicants with equal qualification
and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

Interested candidates are invited to send:

• a curriculum vitae
• a short motivation letter.

Relevant certificates and related questions may be sent to Dr. Jingxuan Kang by
July 10 2026.

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