Third-party funded project coordination Microstar / Lawyer (m/f/d)
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- Initially limited for two years
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 09/28/2025
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 more quickly and effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research focuses on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system, and new effective drugs and vaccines.
The Finance and Controlling Department at the center manages the finances of the entire HZI. The department works closely with the scientific institutions and other administrative areas. The Project Controlling team is responsible for the management of third-party funded projects within the department. The team consists of ten members led by Dr. Berenike Henneberg.
With the MICROSTAR (Microbial Stargazing) project, the HZI aims to learn from the microbial world and decipher the fundamentals of its resilience and adaptability in order to apply these principles for the benefit of humans and nature. MICROSTAR is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR) with around 30 million euros and includes several modules, such as the establishment of several junior research groups and other measures to support science. The MICROSTAR project started in October 2023 and will end in December 2029.
Tasks
Administrative, financial, and legal “Microstar third-party funding project coordination,” in particular
- Coordination of project adjustments with scientific and non-scientific (sub)project managers, the “Project Controlling” team leader, and the funding agency
- Implementation of the coordination results by creating the necessary further process steps, e.g., through reallocation applications
- Legal and other technical review of the need for changes in relation to and interaction with other funding opportunities (including EU funding)
- Creation of sample contracts and other legal formulations for project implementation and as pilot measures for the implementation of further synergistic projects
Prerequisites
- University degree/master's degree in administrative or legal sciences or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of the implementation of third-party-funded projects—in particular financial and legal processes—through several years of professional experience and knowledge of budgeting and finance, or 2. Second state law examination
- Proficient user skills in MS Office
- Very good German and English language 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
- Option of an additional employer subsidy for 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 include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.
Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 097/2025, 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!
