Scientific Project Manager – Neuromorphic Computing Infrastructure

Forschungszentrum Jülich; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An advanced research center in Germany is looking for a project coordinator for a Neuromorphic Computing initiative. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in natural sciences or related fields, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in both German and English. This role offers meaningful tasks, a diverse team, and opportunities for professional development within a family-friendly environment.

Leistungen

Diverse range of activities

State-of-the-art technology

Individual support for professional development

Flexible working hours

30 days of vacation

Qualifikationen

• Proven expertise in science management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within Europe.

Aufgaben

• Be part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Coordinate a third-party funded project.
• Manage administrative and scientific steering tasks.
• Contribute to planning new research projects.
• Network with initiatives from academia and industry.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Event organization

Ausbildung

University degree (Master and/or PhD)

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 7 Dec 2025 - 23:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Be part of an engaged, interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers with diverse backgrounds and skills at the interface of neuroscience and computing
• Coordinate a third-party funded project with the aim of implementing a Neuromorphic Computing infrastructure at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre
• Manage administrative and scientific steering tasks, including the monitoring and assessment of work progress and quality as well as the writing, editing and timely submission of project reports
• Contribute to the planning of new research and development projects and the writing of funding applications
• Communicate with local, national and international project contributors and coordinate the knowledge transfer
• Network with initiatives from academia and industry to accelerate the translation of research results into opportunities for innovation
• Plan and organise project meetings and events such as workshops and conferences
• Collect and prepare material (slides, figures) for presentations
• Contribute to outreach and dissemination activities, including the drafting and editing of articles and press releases, preparing of dissemination material like brochures and posters, developing material for web pages and social media channels as well as maintaining them

Your Profile:

• University degree (Master and/or PhD), preferably in a natural science, computer sciences, or mathematics
• Proven expertise in science management
• Strong organizational and communication skills, analytical thinking, and a structured, process-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and in a team of scientists and engineers with heterogeneous backgrounds
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Experience with the organization of events
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to project meetings within Europe
• Good command of MS Office tools
• Proven interest in computing and technology would be a plus

Note that it is not necessary to fulfil all of these requirements in order to be considered for the position.

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:

• MEANINGFUL TASKS: A diverse range of activities in an engaged and experienced team, as well as an interdisciplinary and international work environment
• CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY: The opportunity to be part of a project working with state-of-the-art Neuromorphic Computing technologies
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE: Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time ), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt
• FIXED-TERM: The position is limited to 2 years.
• VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: go.fzj.de/benefits

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.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.