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Delegate for the Research Field Information

Kontakt: Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
Ort: B-1050 Brüssel
Web: https://www.fz-juelich.de/de Bewerbungsfrist: 17.11.24

Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungs­zentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helm­holtz Asso­ciation, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possi­bilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with around 7,400 employees in one of Europe’s biggest research centeres and help us to shape change!

The Helmholtz Association pursues the long-term research goals of the state, society, and the economy. To this end its 18 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centres conduct top-level research in six research fields. With more than 45,000 employees, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation. The Brussels Office of the Helmholtz Association provides information and support in all aspects of European research funding for both the scientists and the executive boards of the Helmholtz research centres. Its goal is to facilitate their participation in EU Research programmes. It also represents the interests of the Helmholtz Association at European level and prepares Helmholtz positions and input on European science policy. In cooperation with Forschungszentrum Jülich, the Helmholtz Association is looking for a delegate for the research field Information at its Brussels Office to start as soon as possible. The recruitment will take place at the Forschungszentrum Jülich with a secondment to Brussels.

We are looking to recruit a

Delegate for the Research Field Information

 

Your Job:

  • You represent Helmholtz and its individual research centres in the research field of Information in Brussels and support their strategic positioning in Europe, for example by drafting position papers and statements; you build networks with relevant EU institutions (Commission and Parliament) and inform the Helmholtz Centres and the Helmholtz Association about relevant science policy developments and decisions
  • You inform and advise the Helmholtz Centres and their scientists on European research funding and other European activities relevant to the research field Information; you analyse the profiles of research programmes and activities for opportunities for centres to apply for funding; you will also support the centres to prepare applications
  • You build networks with the Helmholtz Centres active in the research field Information through regular information, training, and advice events

Your Profile:

  • You have a postgraduate degree, preferably doctorate / masters’s degree or equivalent, in a relevant field of natural sciences or engineering
  • You have strong knowledge of European research funding and research policy issues such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, computational sciences, and the political process
  • You have experience in the preparation and implementation of European research projects and the desire to contribute to the development of Information within Europe
  • You have experience in positioning scientific topics in a political context
  • You have conceptual and strategic thinking capabilities (for example, preparation of position statements) and the ability to absorb new, complex information quickly and efficiently
  • You are highly flexible and able to prioritise competing demands in a complex, rapidly changing environment
  • You have outstanding communication skills, the ability to work both independently and in a team as well as strong relationship management capabilities
  • You have an excellent command of German and English
  • Some knowledge of French and the German research landscape is a plus
  • A strong network of contacts in Brussels is a plus

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

  • Developing the potential of our employees is important to us, which is why we offer individual professional development opportunities
  • Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  • Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours / week) with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  • 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  • Capital-forming benefits and an employee pension scheme

You will be initially employed for a fixed term of two years but with the prospect of longer-term employment. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13–14, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.

Place of employment: Brussels

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic, and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities, in which everyone can realize their potential, is important to us.

We look forward to receiving your application by November 17, 2024, via our Online Recruitment System!

Questions about the Offer?

Please feel free to contact us via our contact form. Please note that for technical reasons we cannot accept applications via e-mail.

You can find helpful information on the application and selection process here. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs.

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