Scientific Coordinator (m/f/d)

Job Details

We, the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, are one of 84 institutes and research centers of the Max Planck Society (MPG) for the advancement of science. Our focus is on basic medical research. We currently employ around 270 people in science and administration, mainly at our location in Heidelberg. Another location for our institute is currently being established in Heilbronn. We are also part of the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim, an association of the region's leading life science research institutions.

The Optical Nanoscopy Department (Prof. Stefan W. Hell) at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg is seeking to fill the position of a Scientific Assistant or Coordinator as soon as possible, initially for a fixed term of 2 years.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting the director in fulfilment of his duties, involvement in collaboration with national and international partners
• Compiling documents, texts, and conceptual papers
• Organizing, coordinating, and following up on meetings
• Processing correspondences, including communication with university and non-university research institutions
• Assisting with scientific evaluations and appointments
• Planning and organizing scientific conferences, reviews, and internal events
• Preparing and coordinating planned projects
• Evaluating and documentation of scientific research programs and project reports
• Reviewing and analyzing information relevant to research strategy and assisting in the development of institute-related concepts

Your Profile

• A university degree with above-average grades, preferably a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, biology, or medicine
• A reliable, productive, and independent work ethic
• A high degree of initiative, resilience, and flexibility
• Absolute trustworthiness
• Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis and strategic thinking
• Above-average commitment and interest in contributing to diverse issues, including at the conceptual level
• Excellent organizational and negotiation skills, cooperative work style
• Excellent command of English and German, with strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Willingness to travel between Heidelberg and Göttingen (occasional work at both locations)

Our Offer

• Fixed-term employment contract for a period of two years
• Pleasant work environment
• Interesting and varied work with a high degree of autonomy
• Highly motivated team in an international setting
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Salary classification in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, as well as all social benefits in accordance with public sector regulations (TVöD-Bund)
• Work-life balance
• Subsidy for the Deutschland-Job-Ticket
• 30 days of vacation, increasing to 31 days starting in 2027
• Performance-based pay (LOB)
• Annual bonus, as well as the option to convert part of the annual bonus into up to 3 days off

The MPG strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. As the MPG has set itself the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities, applications from people with severe disabilities are expressly welcome. In addition, the MPG wants to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

A daycare center for children is located near the institute.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Jade Cottam Jones (jade.cottamjones@mr.mpg.de).

For general questions, please contact Ms. Sabrina Giacalone (sabrina.giacalone@mr.mpg.de) from human resources.