Scientific coordinator

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

07743 Jena

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-07-20

Employer context and role context

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena seeks a Scientific coordinator for the Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse.
The role is part of a four-person management team and supports cluster management at the interface of the university and non-university research institutions in Jena (including Leibniz and Max Planck Institutes).
The successful candidate has a strong interest in the development of research strategies, science policy and networking, and must communicate well with scientists from different disciplines.

Coordinate scientific events, such as seminar series, internal symposia, conferences
Implement the Cluster’s International Scientists Exchange Program
Coordinate internal committees, including the facilitation of committee meetings and contributing content across the respective topic areas
Drive diversity and gender equality measures and support strategic development
Oversee and maintain the Cluster’s publications database, including quality assurance
Support the management office with recruitments of early career scientists
Contribute to writing grant applications, reports and publications
Provide subject-matter input for our science communication and outreach activities

Education to PhD level in life or natural sciences, ideally in a Cluster-related research field
Postdoctoral research experience and coordination experience are explicitly desired
Distinguished project management and organizational skills, flexibility and ability to bring deadline-driven work to completion
Excellent communication and scientific writing skills in both English and German
Strong commitment and interest in conceptual-strategic work
A highly integrative, team-minded personality with good inter-personal skills
Experience in the management of collaborative research projects is advantageous
Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and in furthering academic qualifications

A responsible position within a highly motivated team and diversified tasks at the interface between research, administration and funding bodies
A multifaceted and complex research environment with an open-minded and cooperative atmosphere, and a close collaboration of university and extra-university research institutions
A comprehensive continuing education programme and individual qualification and development measures
University health promotion including a wide range of university sports activities and a family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families
Remuneration based on TV-L at salary scale E13—depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment
30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

The fixed-term position is advertised at 75% (30 hours per week) for two years, with flexibility to discuss an increase to full-time at a later stage
The position may be extended depending on performance and availability of funding
Remuneration based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13
Location: Jena (university setting)
Start: earliest possible date; term begins at appointment and is limited to two years with potential extension

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 20.07.2026 using our online form.
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