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| Scientific Coordinator | Closing date: 2026-04-17
Contact: Amelie Saintonge |
| The Star Formation and Galaxy Evolution department at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy is seeking to fill the position of Scientific Coordinator 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. There is also an opportunity to take part in some of the research activities of the department. | | ▸ more | 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
What we offer:
MPIfR is the leading radio astronomical institution in Germany, and a vibrant, international research hub with a staff of over 300, including scientific staff and students, engineers and instrumentation specialists, as well as administrative staff, and guest scientists. You will get the opportunity to not only work closely with the director and staff of the Star Formation and Galaxy Evolution department, but also to interact and exchange with colleagues across the entire institute, and in particular the institute's Research Coordinator.
The appointment will initially be for 3 years, with a start date as soon as possible, and latest by September 2026. Remuneration is within the framework of the German wage agreement for the public system (TVöD-Bund) in level 13. The offer includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, other social benefits, and subsidy for public transport (?Jobticket?). We offer family-friendly working hours and the possibility for remote work in accordance with the institute?s working arrangements.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting an academic CV, a motivation letter of up to two pages, and the contact details of two people who can be contacted for references. Applications should be submitted through the MPIfR application portal under the address given below by April 17, 2026.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply.
Full job description and instructions to apply can be found at:
https://jobs.b-ite.com/jobposting/18c9e9d3c55691565ec205501759c335f7c021290
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