GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: "Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet”.

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Our section is working on understanding the dynamical evolution of the hazardous space radiation environment and developing tools for the prediction of the adverse effects of the space environment utilising satellite observations, physics-based numerical models, machine learning, and data assimilation. Our research will help safely design and operate satellites and maintain ground networks. We try to bridge our theoretical studies with high-performance tools that can be used in science, predictions, and applications.

We are looking for two scientific coordinators to join our team! The successful candidates should have excellent communication and time management skills, as well as a background in scientific research.

Your responsibilites:

• One coordinator will manage the European Space Agency project FLAG (Forecasts and Long-term probabilistic data Assimilative prediction of the effects of Geomagnetic storms)
• The other coordinator will manage the MIPT project (Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, Plasmasphere and Thermosphere, as a coupled system)

Both coordinators will be responsible for:

• Arranging meetings (agenda, minutes) and coordination of efforts
• Assisting with interviews and hiring
• Editing publications, proposals and presentations
• Interacting with stakeholders within Germany and the EU Commission
• Writing scientific proposals and coordinating multi-campus science projects
• Performing various administrative tasks

Your qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Geophysics or related disciplines; a PhD is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of English (written and oral)
• Excellent knowledge of German or basic knowledge with a willingness to learn
• Ability to interact with and lead scientists and engineers
• Ability and desire to perform complex administrative tasks
• Ability to work in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment
• Experience with software project management
• Experience with large international programs
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Knowledge of Excel and MS Office, Latex skills are a plus

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centr
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus