The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried near Munich is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology and biomedical research. With approximately 30 scientific departments and research groups and about 750 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society. The Institute offers an outstanding research environment and excellent career opportunities for junior and senior scientists at all levels.
The Career Development Service at the MPIB provides coordinated comprehensive and professional support for PhD students, postdocs and our faculty. We offer interdisciplinary training opportunities, a range of information, advice and support to aid the researchers at the MPIB at each stage of their career.
To strengthen our successful Career Development Service and coordination team, we seek an enthusiastic, self-motivated person (m/f/d) with excellent organization- and communication skills as scientific coordinator (m/f/d) (full time) at the earliest possible time point.
Your profile
You hold a PhD degree in the area of life sciences and have already gained some international experience in either education, research or research administration. Proficiency in computer applications (MS office, internet, social media databases, content management systems) is essential. You are solution-oriented and an excellent communicator with people at all levels and enjoy working proactively and independently in a competitive international and highly interactive environment. Moreover, you are passionate about both, science and education.
Previous experience with coordination of graduate training, postdoc activities and training, science- and database management and/or social network communication is considered advantageous. A good command of spoken and written German and English is required.
Your responsibilities will include
- planning, organization and coordination of the PhD and Postdoc training programs;
- maintenance of the online application and data management system as well as of the websites of the Career Development Service;
- participation in coordination of the application procedures including marketing, selection of students and data management;
- organization of lectures, seminars, symposia, conferences, retreats and other events for PhD students and postdocs;
- networking including newsletter production, alumni work and maintenance of our social media platforms;
- cooperate with other Institute Services and with other academic institutions in the region to support the above tasks;
What we offer
An interesting and challenging position in a leading international and interdisciplinary education program.
A salary commensurate with your qualifications and responsibilities (starting with TVöD level E13). The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility for a permanent contract afterwards. Comprehensive employee benefits with a family-friendly culture at the institute and flexible working hours. Numerous opportunities for further training and development.
Your application
Qualified applicants (m/w/d) are invited to send their application via our online application website.
Deadline: July 24, 2023
Further details regarding the Career Development Service and PhD training program.
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 and seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.