Dr. rer. nat. Dominik Fischer
About me
Experienced Science Manager and Visionary Consultant
I am passionate about crafting visionary strategies that drive innovation. I thrive on identifying connections and unlocking synergies to create real value. With a keen eye for untapped potential, I transform it into impactful actions, drawing on my in-depth knowledge of national and international research landscapes.
For me, interdisciplinarity and global collaboration are key to achieving meaningful success. At the same time, I always keep the bigger picture in focus to design solutions that are both forward-thinking and practical.
Curriculum Vitae
Since 2024
Independent Consultant | Founder of Fischer Strategy
2020-2024
Science Manager | The Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), Umeå University, Sweden.
MIMS is the Swedish node of a Nordic partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
2013-2020
Scientific Consultant to the President | Faculty Recruitment and Office of the President, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany.
TUM, the entrepreneurial university, is committed to innovation through talent, excellence and responsibility.
2012
Postdoctoral Researcher | Department of Biogeography, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
Project: "Climate modelling for Chikungunya", funded by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
2008-2011
Doctoral Candidate and Researcher | Department of Biogeography, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
Doctoral Thesis: "Applying regional climate change projections for spatio-temporal risk analyses of vector-borne diseases."
2002-2007
Diploma Studies in Geography (M.Sc. Equivalent) | Heidelberg University, Germany.
Minors: Geosciences and Environmental Physics.
2005-2006
Interdisciplinary Complementary Studies in Environmental Sciences, Certificate | Heidelberg University, Germany.
Expertise through accomplished Tasks
Institutional Strategies
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Engaged with political stakeholders and essential involvement in the conception and implementation of strategic focus areas: TUM Aerospace and Geodesy, Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence, Munich School of Politics and Public Policy.
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Promoted international collaborations, particularly within the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine and further EMBL Partner institutions.
Fundraising
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Coordinated fundraising activities, including operational tasks such as budget planning, setting milestones, and managing timelines.
Academic Recruitment
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Executive Search: Developed screening-methods to identify high-potential candidates and conducted direct outreach.
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Recruitment of Assistant Professors (Tenure Track) and Group Leaders (EMBL Model) in strategic focus areas, including coordination of hiring committees, external reviews, and appointment procedures.
Scientific Evaluations
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Coordinated institutional evaluations, including on-site visits by independent evaluation panels.
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Structured tenure-evaluations for Assistant Professors (TUM Faculty Tenure Track) as well as midterm evaluations of Group Leaders (EMBL Model).
Governance and Operational Management
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Coordinated Executive, Scientific Advisory and Tenure Boards.
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Managed operational responsibilities, including budget planning and preparation of annual reports.
Career Development
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Designed mentoring programmes for Assistant Professors and Group Leaders.
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Developed and managed different career and training programmes for Postdoctoral Researchers and Clinical Research Fellows.
Scientific Contributions
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(Co-)Authored more than 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
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Delivered more than 25 scientific presentations at international conferences.