Deputy speaker (Referent:in) of the speaker of the Helmholtz program MML

Deputy Speaker (Referent:in) of the Speaker of the Helmholtz Program MML

For our location in Hamburg, we are seeking a Deputy Speaker (Referent:in) of the Speaker of the Helmholtz Program MML.

Limited: 2 years with the option for a permanent contract | Starting date: earliest possible | ID: FSMA060/2024 | Deadline: 04.02.2025 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible

DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centers. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society, and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, interdisciplinary research platforms, and international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology, and administration, as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.

The Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML) coordinates research on pure and applied research ranging from fundamental physics to investigations of materials and novel investigations in life sciences within the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers.

DESY has an opening for a scientific manager/coordinator to support the spokesperson of the Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML) and the DESY director for Photon Science in their coordination and management tasks.

About Your Role:

• Support the speaker of the Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML).
• Coordinate and write reports and proposals of the Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML) and the DESY Photon Science division, including reviewing and merging contributions from the program topics.
• Coordinate, prepare, conclude, and assess management meetings of the MML speaker and the DESY Photon Science director.
• Support the MML speaker regarding program organization, including representative duties.

About You:

• Scientific degree (master's or higher) in physics or related discipline, or alternatively, a degree in science management plus broad experience with/understanding of physics and related scientific topics.
• Extensive experience in science management.
• Extensive experience in coordination of scientific and/or administrative projects.
• Extensive experience in preparation and coordination of large research proposals and reports.
• Extensive experience in coordination, preparation, conclusion, and assessment of scientific and management meetings.
• Ability to represent the MML speaker in management meetings.
• Understanding of the Helmholtz context would be a strong plus; otherwise, short-term guided self-education of Helmholtz structures is expected.
• Strong team player, also in interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and German.

Good Reasons to Join:

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models, and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a publicly funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, and relevant certificates).

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal.

DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us, and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Job Details

Title: Deputy Speaker (Referent:in) of the Speaker of the Helmholtz Program MML

Deadline: 2025-02-04 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)