Assistant to the Head of Department (m/f/d)
- Research group
- Computational Biology for Infection Research
- Hiring date
- March 15, 2026
- Time limit
- Initially limited until December 31, 2027
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 8 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 12/14/2025
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 innovative 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 Department of Bioinformatics in Infection Research, headed by Prof. Dr. Alice C. McHardy, is located at the Braunschweig Integrated Center for Systems Biology (BRICS) at the Technical University of Braunschweig. It develops and uses computer-based methods to study the human microbiome and viral and bacterial pathogens based on extensive biological and epidemiological data sets. The department works closely with national and international research partners.
Tasks
- General organizational, correspondence, and coordination tasks in the secretarial area
- Organization of meetings, events (preparation and follow-up), and travel for department management
- Personnel and budget management, including support in project management (monitoring of employment contracts, administrative planning of investments) with SAP
- Maintenance of web content (BIFO website)
Prerequisites
- Completed vocational training as a secretary, in administration or commerce, or comparable training with equivalent knowledge and skills
- Very good written and spoken German
- Computer skills, especially MS Office
- Independent, efficient, accurate, and well-organized way of working
- Friendly and helpful personality
- Resilient, flexible, and a team player
Advantages for this position:
- Written and spoken English skills are desirable
- Knowledge of office management is an advantage
- Experience in financial management, with SAP and e.biss (Ariba) is desirable
Working hours
15 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 134/2025, 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!
