Grant Writing and Management Specialist (f/m/x)
Full time39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Homeoffice Options
We are Helmholtz Munich. We discover breakthrough solutions for better health in a rapidly changing world.
We improve people's quality of life through excellent research. Why not join us and make a difference?
The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus (HPC) founded and funded by Helmholtz Munich stands for the intelligent fusion of biomedical sciences, engineering and digitization.
The HPC administrative team strongly supports the scientific endeavors of its researchers by providing them with an administrative backbone that allows them the greatest possible freedom to conduct their research.
The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus is more than a workplace – it's a catalyst and springboard for the next generation of scientific leaders & entrepreneurs.
The Helmholtz Pioneer Campus (HPC) is an innovation campus with a startup culture at Helmholtz Munich.
Here, teams of top scientific talents from all over the world work together on the development of novel solutions that make a difference in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Your tasks
- Conceptualizing and writing persuasive scientific proposals, reports, and related communication
- Continuous scouting for third party funding opportunities, awards, and prizes plus self-initiated composition of strong nomination letters
- Handling of project-related tasks with minimal supervision, including, but not limited to:
- Hands-on financial management across all pioneer groups
- Independent handling of all reporting duties
- Key liaison for efficient coordination with funding agencies & Helmholtz Munich’s administration
- Support of the Pioneer Campus’ communication activities
Your profile
- Broad scientific background in the life sciences
- At least 2 years proven success in conceptualizing and writing winning scientific grant applications
- Experience in composing compelling reports and related communication
- Fluent in both English and German (written and spoken) with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Reliable and results-oriented multi-tasker that independently manages and prioritizes a variety of tasks
- Self-motivated individual with strong teamwork and networking skills
Benefits
- Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- 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). The position has an (initial) fixed term of two years but may be extended under certain circumstances.
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
