Scientific Coordinator

Scientific Coordinator

Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy

Bonn, Germany

The Star Formation and Galaxy Evolution department at MPIfR is seeking to fill the position of Scientific Coodinator as soon as possible, initially for a period of three years. The Scientific Coordinator will support the research activities of the group of 40 researchers including senior staff, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, and will work in close collaboration with the director, Prof. Dr. Amélie Saintonge.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Supporting the director and the research group with scientific project management and collaborations, as well as planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, and scientific visits;
• Working in collaboration with the APEX project scientist and manager to support operations, scientific activities, and coordination of activities with external stakeholders;
• Assisting with reporting, grant proposal preparation, and project management;
• Coordinating scientific job advertisement, recruitment processes, student projects and internships;
• Coordinating external communications and public outreach activities of the department alongside the institute’s Press Officer;
• Up to 20% of the time could be made available to participate in the research activities of the department.

Your qualifications and profile

Necessary skills and qualifications

• A PhD in Astronomy or a related field;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• Excellent organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of reliable and efficient delivery of outcomes;
• Ability to work effectively with academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an international environment;
• Good practical knowledge of MS Office and LaTeX.

Desired skills

• Research experience in the field of star formation, interstellar medium and/or galaxy evolution studies;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in German;
• Familiarity with Linux computer systems.