Head of Department (m/f/d)
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 15 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 10/20/2024
The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to find new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new active agents and vaccines.
The organisational unit at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), which is currently being established, reports directly to the Administrative Management and is responsible for the technical management and coordination of several administrative staff units at the HZI. The role requires close and trusting cooperation with the management.
Tasks
The core tasks include structuring and distributing the tasks that have already been defined and those that still need to be defined within the organisational unit that is currently being set up, further developing and ensuring smooth interfaces between the heads of department and other HZI departments, as well as advising the management. The strategic development of these and any new topics, optimising quality and project management and reporting, and monitoring processes round off the task profile.
Prerequisites
- Completed academic university degree (e.g. in the field of economics, law, administrative sciences or natural sciences) or comparable training with equivalent skills and experience
- management experience
- in-depth knowledge in at least two specialist areas (law, organisational development, quality management, process management, sustainability, compliance, export control)
- At least five years of professional experience in the above-mentioned field
- Methodically targeted, process-oriented and structured way of working
- Very good oral and written German and English skills
An advantage for this position:
- Experience in a research institution
- Strong communication and
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer:
- An attractive and varied job in an international environment at a future-oriented research institute at the Science Campus Süd in Braunschweig
- A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
- 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 offers for improved childcare, including during the holidays
- Interesting additional public service benefits
- Option of an employer allowance for the job ticket
In the case of equal professional qualifications, preference will be given to severely disabled persons. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognisable reference to the existence of a severe disability in your cover letter or CV.
The HZI actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men and expressly welcomes applications from qualified women. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please attach to your application documents a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, (employment) references, certificates and (if available) work samples or reference projects. Please do not send a photo.
Please send your documents, quoting the reference number 109/2024, to 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 combine it in one (1) PDF document.
We look forward to receiving your application!
