Munich Quantum Valley (MQV) 
Munich, Germany Offer Summary
QMunicate, a Munich-based deeptech startup developing connectivity for quantum technologies, seeks a Founder's Associate to join its founding team. This part-time role involves working directly with the CEO and CTO on public relations, communications, and daily operations. Key responsibilities include managing press contacts, social media, event preparation, office setup, procurement, and supporting hiring processes. The ideal candidate holds a science-related bachelor’s degree, possesses excellent written English skills, and demonstrates strong organizational abilities. Experience in physics or quantum technologies is advantageous but not mandatory. The position offers competitive salary, employee equity (VSOP), and access to conference budgets within a new quantum-optics lab environment. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis via email.
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Project Description
Join the founding team developing the connectivity layer for future quantum technologies — at the intersection of quantum optics, hardware engineering and scalable infrastructure.
Founder's Associate
You work directly with the CEO and CTO and keep the company running: public relations, communications and day-to-day operations. It is a hands-on generalist role and a fast way to learn how a deeptech start-up is built.
Responsibilities
- Own public relations: press contacts, website, LinkedIn and newsletters
- Prepare our appearances at events, conferences and trade fairs
- Help across operations: office and lab setup, procurement, travel, onboarding
- Support hiring: job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication
- Help the founders with presentations, grant documents and investor materials
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a science background
- Excellent written English; you enjoy explaining technology to non-experts
- Organized, reliable and happy to take on whatever needs doing
- German is a plus
Nice to have
- Studies in physics or quantum technologies
- Experience in communications, PR or social media
- A previous job or internship at a start-up
What we offer
- A founding-team role with real ownership of a first-of-its-kind machine
- A new quantum-optics lab in the Munich area
- Competitive salary and employee equity (VSOP)
- Close ties to the European quantum ecosystem; conference and training budget
- English as working language
How to apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter to info@qmunicate.de, with the position title in the subject line. We review applications on a rolling basis – let’s qmunicate.
Find the full job advert on the QMunicate website.