Science-Dialog Manager (m/f/d; E 13 TV-L, 50%)

Egu2018; Tübingen; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cluster of Excellence TERRA at the University of Tübingen and partners invites applications for a Science-Dialog Manager (m/f/d; E 13 TV-L, 50%) starting as soon as possible until 31.12.2032.

The role focuses on networking between TERRA and major research initiatives, organizing the national Earth System Science platform events, and contributing to syntheses while supporting public engagement and the communication office.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have PhD in a Terra-related discipline.
• Pro-active, structured and well-organized work style is essential.
• Fluent English (C1) required.

Responsibilities

• Network between TERRA and other large-scale research initiatives.
• Organize activities and events of the national platform on Earth System Science.
• Coordinate and contribute to TERRA’s input to national and international syntheses (e.g., IPBES, IPCC).
• Support TERRA’s public relations officer and the TERRA FutureLab in public engagement activities.

Skills

English proficiency (C1)

Pro-active work style

Structured and organized

Education

PhD in Terra-related discipline

Job description

Biogeosciences (BG)
Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
Hydrological Sciences (HS)

Type

Level

Experienced

Open

Preferred education

PhD

1 November 2026

Posted

21 September 2026

Open Position in the Cluster of Excellence TERRA

The Cluster of Excellence TERRA “Terrestrial Geo-Biosphere Interactions in a Changing World” is an interdisciplinary research initiative of geoscientists, biologists, and computer scientists at the Universities of Tübingen and Hohenheim and the Senckenberg Institution of Biodiversity and Earth System Research in Frankfurt, investigating how the interactions between the living and non-living worlds shape global change from single microorganisms to the globe, in the geological past, at present, and in the future. It started on January 1, 2026 and is currently funded until December 31, 2032. We invite applications for the following position in the coordination office:

Science-Dialog Manager (m/f/d; E 13 TV-L, 50%) starting as soon as possible until 31.12.2032

Responsibilities

• Network building between TERRA and other large-scale research initiatives,
• Organizing activities and events of the national platform on Earth System Science,
• Coordinating and contributing to TERRA’s input to national and international syntheses (e.g., academy-of-science, IPBES, and IPCC reports),
• Supporting TERRA’s publicrelations officer and the TERRA FutureLab in publicengagement and -dialog activities.

Benefits

• We offer the opportunity for the funding of an upgrade to a 100% position for an integrative TERRA-related research project for two years. This is available on request and requires a one-page project outline.

Requirements

Candidates should have completed a PhD in a TERRA-related discipline, have a pro-active, structured, well-organized work style, and must be able to communicate fluently in English (at least C1).

Contact

For questions concerning the position contact the coordination office of TERRA ([e-mail]). Joining TERRA, you will be member of a pioneering team exploring a new research domain with impact on addressing the multiple crises of global change (www.terra-cluster.org). We offer an excellent and interdisciplinary research environment ( https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/236226) in an international, lively and ambitious department ( https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/82353) in a vibrant city ( https://www.tuebingen.de).

Policies and Diversity Statement

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference in the hiring process.

Data Sharing Statement

With your application you agree that your personal data will be shared among the participating institutions (University of Tübingen, University of Hohenheim, Senckenberg) for the purpose and over the duration of the recruiting procedure.