Doctoral Coordination (m/f/d)
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited for two years
- Trial period
- 6 weeks
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 08/21/2024
As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, 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. Our research centres on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective agents and vaccines.
The promotion of doctoral students at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research is of particular importance to us. For this reason, the HZI Graduate School already established at the Braunschweig campus will in future act as an umbrella structure for all doctoral students at the HZI sites, implementing and safeguarding standards. The regular scientific exchange of doctoral students from all locations is to be significantly supported through networking opportunities. Furthermore, networking opportunities with the doctoral programmes of the respective universities are to be established. The post holder will work closely with the project manager of the HZI Graduate School and the PostDoc Office. As part of the Young Scientists Support (YS) team, both institutions are also involved in overarching topics. The YS team is part of the People and Culture (PC) department.
Tasks
- Strategic planning, organisation and implementation of an HZI-wide umbrella for all doctoral students on the basis of the HZI Graduate School
- Supporting doctoral candidates and supervisors within the framework of the curriculum in the implementation of a doctoral guideline (establishment and implementation of thesis committees, registration at the university, etc.)
- Organisation and implementation of mandatory courses (e.g. on good scientific practice, annual retreats)
- Conception and development of career support programmes
- Calculation of earned credits and confirmation to the universities
- Creation of a career development plan for doctoral candidates
- Networking with the universities' doctoral programmes
- Maintaining statistics, reports and information on doctoral programmes at the HZI
- Maintenance of the intranet and website of the HZI Graduate School
- Marketing at career fairs
Prerequisites
- Successfully completed scientific university degree with doctorate (desirable in the natural sciences)
- Knowledge of current regulations in the field of doctoral studies, experience in supervising doctoral students and an awareness of career paths after the doctorate
- Good knowledge of the HZI's research topics
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding and preparing publications
- Excellent teamwork skills and good command of English and German
- Diversity-sensitive communication and attitude as well as intercultural experience
- Confident handling of social media and comprehensive IT skills
- Good written and spoken German and English skills
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
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office
- A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
- Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Possible subsidy of the job-ticket
People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume.
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 send your complete application, quoting the reference number 085/2024, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
