The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam is offering an exciting opportunity for a Scientific Project Coordinator to play an integral role in two ERC-funded international research projects, GWSky (Making Sense of the Unexpected in the Gravitational-Wave Sky) and MaScAmp (Mathematics of Scattering Amplitudes). The partner organizations of GWSky are the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, the SISSA (Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati) in Trieste, and the University of California, in Los Angeles. The partner organizations of MaScAmp are Trinity College Dublin, the University of Oxford and the University of Uppsala.

Your duties

• administrative support for principal investigators
• preparation of the financial and scientific reports and compliance for the ERC project
• managing and monitoring the financial budget
• organization of workshops and group activities
• management of hiring processes
• organizing inbound and outbound visits, support in event planning elsewhere, and local hospitality
• leading liaison with partner organizations and the ERC project officer
• managing the projects’ websites and keeping them up to date

Your profile

The Project Coordinator will be a key communicator, facilitating seamless interaction between staff at all partner institutions.

Applicants must possess an excellent command of English and German, experience in project management, an affinity for modern technology, and strong communication skills. A university degree (Master or preferably PhD) is required and a scientific background is an asset. Other essential attributes include attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Potsdam is looking for a team player who can also function independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment. Experience in project management tools, budget monitoring, and reporting is also desirable. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and success of the projects, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in research project management.

Remuneration is based on the Collective Wage Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD Bund) pay scale up to pay group 13. This post is available on a four-year fixed-term basis with the option of an extension.

We offer the opportunity to work in a friendly, international, and dedicated team where you can make a meaningful contribution. The Max Planck Society supports professional development opportunities, including inhouse training courses and executive coaching.

The Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and, therefore, encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Our institute and the Max Planck Society welcome persons with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusion, see the Max Planck Society’s Code of Conduct (https://www.aei.mpg.de/450712/code-of-conduct.pdf) . The institute promotes a healthy work-life balance by offering all employees a family support service, cooperation with a nearby international kindergarten, as well as an in-house parent-child office and nursing room. For more information about the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, please visit https://www.aei.mpg.de (https://www.aei.mpg.de) .

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