Project manager (f_m_x) ERC Synergy project GERACLE

Project manager (f_m_x) ERC Synergy project GERACLE

GFZ is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research. We advance the understanding of dynamic processes to address global challenges, from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards and sustaining our habitat amid global change to responsibly managing georesources. We are part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organisation. With around 1,200 employees as well as ca. 500 guest researchers, we contribute to the Helmholtz Research Field Earth and Environment, aligning cutting-edge research with societal relevance and international collaboration. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies across Earth's system components, leveraging advanced technologies and infrastructure to research solutions and to transfer our knowledge to society. We are doing this according to our vision: "Taking the pulse of our Earth to safeguard a habitable planet".

For section 2.3 Geomagnetism (department 2 "Geophysics"), we are looking for a:

Project manager (f_m_x) ERC Synergy project GERACLE

Reference Number 10452

The position is part of the international ERC Synergy project GERACLE to investigate the atmospheric and climatic effects of geomagnetic field reversals and excursions. Responsibilities will include all aspects of managing and coordinating this project with partners at the University of Helsinki, the University of Oulu and the BOKU University in Vienna.

Your responsibilities:

• Management of the international ERC Synergy project GERACLE in collaboration with project partners from Finland and Austria
• Organising virtual and in-person project meetings, workshops and seminars
• Monitoring of budgets and progress
• Preparing reports
• Correspondence with the ERC office
• Public outreach regarding project results (e.g. news items, project website, and social media activities)

Your qualifications:

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in natural sciences, preferentially in Physics, Geophysics or a related field
• Experience in international scientific collaboration
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Experience in project management is an advantage
• Experience with public outreach is an advantage

What we offer:

• Ambitious and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Public service benefits
• Extensive training opportunities
• Professional career advice offered by our in-house Career-Centre
• Flexible working hours and conditions
• Support with finding a good work-life balance offered by benefit@work
• Institute day-care centre on site
• Working at the Albert Einstein science park on the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam
• Work place within walking distance of Potsdam main train station, or just a short ride on the shuttle bus

Start date: 1st September 2025
Fixed-term: Initially for 3 years (with the option of extension for a further three years)
Salary: The position is classed as salary group 13 according to "TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost)". The salary group is determined on the basis of the Collective Wage Agreement and the respective personal qualifications.
Working hours: Part-time 50% (currently 19.50 h/week)
Place of work: Potsdam

Have we piqued your interest?

If so, we look forward to receiving your application by 15th June 2025.

Required documents: CV and letter of motivation

Please use our online application form only.

Project partners from the University of Oulu, University of Helsinki and BOKU University (Vienna) might participate in a virtual job interview for this position.

The GFZ actively promotes diversity and explicitly welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic and social origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and identity, religion/belief, age and physical characteristics. We also promote an inclusive working environment in which everyone can fully develop their own talents. Anyone who has been recognised as severely disabled, will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability and qualification in accordance with the provisions of the German Social Code IX. In case of further queries regarding gender equality, please do not hesitate to contact our Equal Opportunities Officer.

"Diversity in perspectives" is one of GFZ's core values. As an integral part of supporting diversity at our centre, we actively promote women in science and in leadership positions. We among others do this through our gender equality plan and the cascade model measures which we actively implement to enable sustainable equal opportunities in academic career paths. The GFZ thus committedly strives for gender equality in science, including in leadership positions, and strongly encourages women to apply.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting the selection procedure on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 b, Art. 88 GDPR in conjunction with Art. 26 of the Data Protection Act for the State of Brandenburg. After completion of the procedure, application documents will be deleted in compliance with data protection regulations.

The selection process will involve a committee including external advisors who will receive the applications. Your personal data will, of course, be treated confidentially and will be communicated to the involved person exclusively for the purpose of evaluating your professional suitability within the framework of this selection procedure. Once the procedure has been completed, the personal data will also be deleted there in compliance with data protection regulations.)

In case of any further queries relating to the field of activity, please contact Dr. Monika Korte via email. If you have any general questions about the application process, please contact our recruiting team at our phone number +49 (0) 331-6264-28787.