Employee / Research Officer - EU/national/international (f/m/d)
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited to six years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 09/30/2024
As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the HZI, Germany's largest non-university infection research centre, conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective agents and vaccines are at the centre of our research.
The HZI is currently launching the pioneering HUMAN project. As part of this newly established programme, we are looking for outstanding specialists to join us on our journey to research the complex interplay between humans and microbes in the fight against infectious diseases. A Research Support Office team plays a central role in this programme and will support our scientists in all aspects of research funding and implementation.
We are currently looking for a dedicated research officer for the Department of External Funding Acquisition (DA).
The External Funding Acquisition team provides individual advice on applying for funding, which can come from national, European or international funding bodies.
Tasks
- Advising and supporting scientists at the HZI and its sites in the acquisition of third-party funded projects from national, European and international funding organisations throughout the entire application process, preparation and submission of formal applications via various internet-based portals, as well as support for scientists in contract negotiations in coordination with funding bodies and partners
- Providing target group-specific information and organising information events on current calls for proposals, funding opportunities and funding-relevant topics, developing new formats
- Networking with national funding and advisory organisations and multipliers/research officers, as well as collaboration in advisory networks
- Implementation and further development of processes and tools used internally, preparation of reports
Prerequisites
- Completed studies, ideally in the field of natural or life sciences, preferably with a doctorate
- Professional experience in acquisition, proposal writing and/or science management and/or project management of third-party funded projects including reporting at a research institution, university or company
- Knowledge of the national, European and international funding landscape
- Strong service orientation, very good communication and teamwork skills
- Independent, goal- and solution-orientated, analytical and structured way of working, ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics
- Fluent in German and business fluent in English
- Professional handling of MS Office programmes
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South
in Braunschweig - Flexible working hours, part-time models and home office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and further education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare services
- Interesting additional benefits from the public sector
- Subsidisation of the job ticket
In the case of equal professional suitability, severely disabled persons are given preference. In order to safeguard your rights, we ask you to make a clearly recognisable reference to the existence of a severe disability in your cover letter or CV.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please enclose a cover letter, CV, (work) references, certificates and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application documents. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your documents to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig or by e-mail, quoting the reference number 031/2024. If you send us your application in electronic form, please summarise it in one (1) PDF document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About HUMAN:
HUMAN is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony. The programme is based on an integrative approach using novel technologies, systems biology, medicine/life sciences and informatics to understand, predict and therapeutically influence the underlying mechanisms of health and disease.
The HUMAN programme is linked to and benefits from the BMBF-funded MICROSTAR (Microbial Stargazing) programme. MICROSTAR focusses on microbes, their effector mechanisms and their adaptation strategies in competition with other organisms. Together, HUMAN-MICROSTAR pursues a holistic and comprehensive approach that has the potential to provide groundbreaking insights and new solutions for human health in the context of its microbial environment.
