Program manager/coordinator (f/m/x) on Chromatin and Nucleic Acids
Part time8 hrs./week
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?
At the Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES), we aim to unlock a cell's full potential by understanding how a single cell can give rise to all the cells in our body at the beginning of life.
For our institute we are looking for a senior coordinator (f/m/x) in part time (20%) to support planning and managing activities for a specific project. This is a 6 months job offer, starting on 1st of July 2025, with a specific tasks to be planned, executed and delivered by end of 2025.
"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
- Support the Institute Director in planning, coordinating, and executing scientific events.
- Manage event logistics, scientific content, and all internal/external communication.
- Ensure smooth execution of events through effective organization and coordination.
- Liaise with international institutions and researchers for event coordination.
- Oversee communication with stakeholders to facilitate successful collaborations.
Your profile
- Completed scientific studies (with a Master's or doctoral degree) in biology or a comparable field.
- At least 10 years of hands-on experience in event organization, coordination, and planning.
- Proven experience in managing and training events, as well as organizing activities for students and/or postdocs.
- Fluent written and spoken English and German required.
Desirable qualifications
- Experience in the epigenetics and chromatin fields is a plus.
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 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 6 months.
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
- Contact details for at least two referees
