Scientific coordinator

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

07743 Jena

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-11-10

Job advertisement

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching.
Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Liberty, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow.
Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments.
With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.
Our Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse combines expertise in life, material, optical and computational sciences to elevate microbiome studies from descriptive to hypothesis-driven and functional analyses.
Our core mission is to elucidate fundamental principles of the interactions and functions in microbial communities in diverse habitats.
For the Cluster management office we are looking for a highly committed Scientific coordinator within the Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse commencing at the earliest possible date.

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 in a Cluster-related research field
Postdoctoral research experience and demonstrated experience in the scientific coordination of a collaborative research project or research consortium are explicitly desired
Practical experience with the administration and coordination of DFG-funded research projects is highly desirable
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

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 the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement
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) until 31.12.2032, 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.
The successful candidate will report to Prof. Kirsten Küsel, spokesperson of the Cluster as well as to Dr. Angela Köhler, head of Cluster management.
Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Part-time 75% (30 hours per week) until 31.12.2032, with flexibility to increase to full-time later
Remuneration according to TV-L E13
Location: Jena, Germany
30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

Apply by 27.10.2026 extended to 10.11. 2026 via online form
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