Your Responsibilities

Building on more than a decade of steady growth, the institute has created a vibrant, curiosity-driven research culture that thrives on interdisciplinarity and collaboration. With ongoing campus expansions and bold plans leading up to 2036, we are entering an exciting new chapter – strengthening existing fields while opening doors to new directions in pioneering research.At the heart of this journey is the Faculty Recruiting & Evaluations (FR&E) team, part of Academic Affairs, the core division that organizes academic life at ISTA. The team steers professorial appointment procedures and coordinates key scientific evaluations, such as tenure evaluations and topical reviews – always with the goal of promoting excellence in both science and science administration. As part of our team, your tasks will include:

• Coordination of scientific evaluations – including the preparation of reports and dossiers, and supporting evaluation panels and onsite visits
• Coordination and administration of faculty recruiting processes – including assessment of applications, coordination of candidate visits and recruiting symposia, preparation for and communication with evaluation committees
• Further development and conceptualization of policies, processes, and related rule sets in the area of scientific quality assurance
• Contact point for and close cooperation with relevant internal and external stakeholders (faculty, office of the President, panel members and other organizational units)

Your Profile

• PhD degree in the Life Sciences or Chemistry, and postdoctoral experience in basic scientific research are required, as this position demands a deep understanding of international academic processes and standards
• Several years of experience in academic administration or a related field (please outline your experience in your cover letter)
• International experience, including an extended stay abroad, is advantageous
• Strong conceptual and process management skills for developing structures and implementing procedures
• Interest in sustaining and implementing high academic quality standards
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English; German language skills are a plus
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach, with a high ability to multitask and prioritize