Team Assistance (f/m/x) for Graduate School EpiCrossBorders
Part time19,5 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Home Office Options
We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
The EpiCrossBorders Research School Program is an international and interdisciplinary PhD program. It is a joint initiative of Helmholtz Munich (Germany) and the Edinburgh University in Edinburgh (UK) centered on epigenetics research. This PhD Program provides an optimal research and training environment for graduate students to conduct their PhD research in the field of epigenetics.
The position is limited until 31.07.2026 as a maternity substitution.
"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.
Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."
Your tasks
- You are the first and trusting contact point for international students
- You handle the general administrative tasks of the graduate school, e.g. answering general e-mails, performance records, attendance lists, consent forms
- You organize seminar series, workshops and training courses
- You maintain the homepage and social media
- You help to organise visa, work and residence permits as well as for orders and budgeting
Your profile
- You have completed a commercial apprenticeship/secretarial training or equivalent or have gained equivalent professional experience
- You are proficient in English and German with strong communication skills at all levels of employees, scientists and management
- You have an independent and structured way of working, are solution-oriented, with team spirit
- You have good knowledge in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Video conferencing
Desirable qualifications
- Basic knowledge of visas, work and residence permits is an advantage
Benefits
- Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
- Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 08. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an fixed term of 1 year.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
Interested in applying?
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
