Project Manager (f/m/d) for EU project

Max-Born-Institut im Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V; Berlin; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Max-Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) invites applications for a doctoral network coordination role in the EU-funded LUMIERE project and other EU initiatives. The position involves coordinating communications with the EC, partners, and doctoral students, plus organising meetings, events, and dissemination activities in English.

We offer a challenging role with part-time to full-time options (75-100%), initial 2-year limited contract, and a framework for

Qualifications

• PhD is desirable.
• Proven experience in EU projects and collaboration with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Communication with the European Commission on behalf of the network coordinator and partners.
• Communication with network partners and doctoral students on behalf of the network coordinator.
• Moderation of the network communication groups.
• Preparation of the network’s reports to EU based on input from partners.
• Planning and following up of activities (meetings, seminars, schools) and arrangements of venue, catering, and accommodation.
• Support network partners in public communication and dissemination (website, newsletters, prints, social media).
• Overseeing and management of the joint network budget in line with Supervisory Board decisions.

Skills

Project management

English writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Team coordination

Education

University degree in natural sciences

PhD desirable

Job description

The Max-Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) conducts basic research in the field of nonlinear optics and ultrafast dynamics arising from the interaction of light with matter and pursues applications that emerge from this research. It develops and uses ultrafast and ultra-intense lasers and laser-driven short-pulse light sources in a broad spectral range in combination with methods of nonlinear spectroscopy. The spectral range includes in particular XUV radiation and soft x-rays, where experiments at in-house sources are complemented with the use of accelerator driven sources such as free electron x-ray lasers.

With its research, MBI fulfils a national mission and is an integral part of the international scientific community.

The Max-Born-Institute invites applications for a

to start as soon as possible. for the EU-funded doctoral network LUMIERE and further EU-funded projects. The EU doctoral network LUMIERE is dedicated to development of novel biomimetic photoswitches and investigation of their ultrafast dynamics by state-of-the-art experimental methods, such as time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy and transient absorption spectroscopy. The network comprises nine research partners in several EU member and associated countries: Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, UK. The network employs 10 doctoral candidates and involves several associated partners including four commercial companies.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with the European Commission on behalf of the network coordinator and network partners.
• Communication with network partners and doctoral students on behalf of the network coordinator.
• Moderation of the network communication groups.
• Preparation of the network’s reports to EU based on the input from the partners.
• Preparation, implementation and follow-up of the doctoral network activities, such as in-person and virtual meetings, seminars, schools as well as arrangements of venue, catering, and accommodation, in close cooperation with the organising/hosting network partners. Writing the minutes of meetings.
• Supporting the network partners in public communication and dissemination for the network, such as creation and management of the network’s website, newsletters, print, social media, etc.
• Overseeing and management of the joint network budget, in line with decisions of the Supervisory Board.

Requirements:

• University or university of applied sciences degree in natural sciences, engineering or comparable training with a technical background. PhD is desirable.
• Proven professional experience in project management is desirable.
• Experience in EU projects and/or in collaborating with different stakeholders (companies, research, public institutions).
• Self-reliant, committed and proactive way of working, team-oriented communication, excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• High level of proficiency in scientific writing, in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel.

Our offer:

We offer a challenging and versatile position with opportunities for professional development. Payment according to the pay scale TVöD Bund up to tariff group 13, provided that the relevant requirements, qualifications, and experience levels are met.

We aim for part-time or full-time employment (75%-100%). The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension.

The MBI promotes an equity-based workplace and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, applicants with a disability will be given preference (Schwerbehinderung nach Sozialgesetzbuch IX).

The MBI supports the reconcilability of family and working life and is certified by the audit workandfamily (audit berufundfamilie) as family-friendly. MBI is committed to a diverse, prejudice-aware working environment. The MBI follows the “Charta of Diversity” (Charta der Vielfalt) and implements the Diversity and Inclusion strategy as set up by the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V..

You will work in a team of highly motivated and qualified staff and provide services to researchers in an international environment, mostly using English as working language.