Project/Science Manager (f/m/d) - Project and research infrastructure management in an international context

Place of work

Working time

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

Salary

Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Dr. Ulf Mallast
ulf.mallast@ufz.de

Dr. Michael Mirtl
michael.mirtl@ufz.de

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Your tasks

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated team player with experience in project or science management, organisational and communication skills and the readiness for long-term commitment. This call is part of the humarn resources development for the emerging eLTER ERIC Head Office which will permantely operate and mange the eLTER ERIC (elter-ri.eu). The successful candidates are expected to cover the following topics:
Project management and liaison:

• Project engagement, management and liaison for UFZ as beneficiary in eLTER related scientific and strategic projects
• Engagement in work packages and tasks with eLTER engagements & representing the emerging eLTER RI
• Technical beneficiary reports to coordinating institutions and/or the European Commission
• Contribute to grant proposal writing

• Support the eLTER overall coordination in related high-level activities
• Communication between eLTER Head Office and a wide range of stakeholders (eLTER project consortia, country networks incl. their coordinators)
• Promote eLTER in relevant conferences, meetings, and networking events
• Support the creation of information material for different stakeholder groups

• Support of the eLTER ESFRI process (co-coordination of the process with national delegations and shareholders towards the eLTER ERIC establishment)
• Communication with high-level representatives from >20 partner countries, science academies and research institutions from all over Europe

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Master’s degree in natural, social or political sciences (PhD is an asset but not mandatory)
• Experience in project or science management
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience with MS Office and cloud solutions for collaborative work
• Experience with grant proposal writing is an asset
• Motivation to work in an international and interdisciplinary team
• Experience in the domain of long-term environmental research and/or monitoring would be highly welcome (not mandatory)