Topic-Manager (f/m/x)

Place of work

Halle (Saale)

Working time

100 %; at least 75 %; division into two 50 % positions possible

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

limited contract/ 2 years

Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.

Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Ingolf Kühn
ingolf.kuehn[at]ufz.de

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained anexcellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part ofthe largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our researchseeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our naturalresources.

The job

For the coordination of the preparation and defence of the biodiversity topic in the future research programme, we are looking for a Topic Manager (f/m/x) to support the Topic Leader. The position is limited to two years (01.07.2025 to 30.06.2027).
This is a 100 % position. A reduction in working hours to a minimum of 75 % is possible. A division of the position into two 50 % positions is also possible.

• Coordination of the preparation of the research proposal as the central contact person
• Organisation of strategic workshops including summarising and preparing the most important decisions for a strategy paper
• Integration of various research focal points in the topic, management and coordination of conceptual content, collaboration in the development of synthesis concepts
• Participation in the development of concepts, key figures and measures for the development of the topic's strategic goals
• Preparation of scientific decisions including the distribution of work tasks and determination of necessary resources (personnel, infrastructure, large-scale equipment)
• Coordination and operational support for the strategic evaluation of the topic
• Coordination of feedback and reviewer comments following the evaluation
• Preparation of a white paper for future work in the topic based on the research proposal and the results and feedback from the evaluation

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's, Diploma or comparable) in a relevant natural, environmental or social science field (bio-, geo-, environmental, communication sciences or similar)
• Good understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem research
• Sound knowledge and several years of experience in project and/or science management
• Strong knowledge of intercultural cooperation in the field of science
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Experience in drafting and editing science strategy papers and reports
• Very good coordination skills
• Experience in organising conferences and workshops
• Confident in written and spoken German and English