Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science hub, the university can unfold its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent

JGU Profile Area ReALity - Resilience, Adaptation and Longevity

Project Coordinator 

Full-time (100 %)

As a joint initiative of the Mainz life sciences, ReALity is supported by more than 200 researchers and represents translational research foci of the University Medicine (Immunology, Immunotherapy, Cardiovascular Biology and Neurosciences) as well as the basic molecular research of the Department of Biology. ReALity focuses on promoting internationally visible competencies in interdisciplinary ageing research, translational biomedicine, immunotherapy and RNA technology through strategic recruitments, expansion of research infrastructures, and fostering of research networks involving biology, medicine and their interactions with computer science, physics, and chemistry.

Your tasks will include:

• Supporting the executive board in all organizational and administrative matters, incl. supporting the recruitment of members to ReALity
• Administration of the initiative’s finances, incl. financial reporting and maintaining budget databases
• Regular preparation, support and postprocessing of board and project meetings
• Participation in the preparation of proposals, reports and publications
• Preparing and editing text documents and presentations as well as compiling statistics
• Planning, organisation and documentation of seminars, scientific meetings and public outreach measures as well as guest visits and on-site reviews
• Maintaining the initiative’s website
• Serving as the first point of contact for the members of the university, external partners and institutions

Your profile:

Completed scientific university studies in the field of biology, medicine or a related field, preferably with a PhD. A very good command of English and German (written and spoken) is required. At least 2 years of work experience in the field of scientific management is necessary.

• Prior knowledge and experience in the following areas are strongly recommended:
• Project management
• Applicable procurement policies and regulations, budgetary law, and proper accounting for funds management
• Scientific personnel recruitment
• Event management and public outreach measures
• Website content management (e.g. WordPress)
• Standard PC programmes (MS Office, incl. Teams; Zoom; Adobe Acrobat)
• Working in an international academic environment

Very good organisational skills and attention to detail, excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact professionally with scientists and administrators at all levels are essential. We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable and flexible person with the ability to work independently and creatively within a team.

What we have to offer:

Challenging and versatile tasks in an international team

Extensive additional benefits, such as the payment of a special annual bonus and participation in the supplementary pension scheme of the public sector (VBL)

Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area

Broad human resources development offers

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and is to be filled immediately with a contract limited by the current funding period of ReALity until 31.12.2028. You will be working within the group of Prof. Peter Baumann at the Faculty of Biology.
 

For Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the compatibility of family and career is a top priority and JGU offers optimal family-friendly conditions, such as flexible working hours, home office, and childcare options on campus.
 

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

Applications from older candidates are welcome.

We aim to increase the number of women in management positions and therefore encourage female candidates to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, references] by 10th November 2023 preferably via the „Apply now“ button.

For questions and further information please contact Prof. Peter Baumann by phone +49 (0) 6131-39-21422 or e-mail: pebauman@uni-mainz.de.

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