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Job Title

PhD R&D Consultant (Project-Based Collaboration)

Company Name

Work Consulting(Recruiting on behalf of a leading tech innovator)

Salary Range

€3,000 – €8,000 per month(Part-Time/Temporary Engagement)

About Our Client

Work Consulting serves as the exclusive recruitment partner for a cutting-edge technology enterprise, tasked with building a flexible PhD talent network to fuel their innovation pipeline. Our client operates at the intersection of multiple high-growth sectors (e.g., AI, New Energy, Advanced Manufacturing) and seeks experts who can contribute through agile, project-based collaborations.

About This Role

We’re hiring PhD-level professionals in science and engineering disciplines to join our client’s research initiatives on a part-time or consulting basis. This remote role offers the freedom to engage with impactful projects while balancing your existing commitments, with compensation scaled to your expertise.

· Talent Pool Benefit: Top candidates gain access to our client’s talent pool, unlocking ongoing project opportunities and remuneration.

What We Are Looking For

Key Responsibilities

· Drive R&D projects across priority areas:

· Biomedical Science, Physics, AI, Computer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, Imaging, New · · · Energy Batteries, Autonomous Driving, Industrial Software, Drones, Automation, Rail Transit, · · · ·Geographic Information Surveying, Mechanical Manufacturing.

· Deliver technical insights, experimental design, and problem-solving to advance project milestones.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (remotely) to align research with commercial applications.

· Contribute to patentable innovations and technology transfer strategies.

Ideal Profile

· PhD in a Science/Engineering discipline (specializations matching the above fields).

· ≥3 years of post-PhD experience in your field (industry, academia, or R&D institutions).

· Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage project timelines.

· Expertise in at least one core technology area (e.g., AI algorithms, Battery R&D, Autonomous Systems).

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a 1-page summary of your research expertise to []. Qualified candidates will be fast-tracked to our client for talent pool assessment – 100% remote, no relocation required.

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