Administrative Management Officer (m/f/d)
- Hiring date
- 01.04.2026
- Time limit
- Initially limited to two years. The aim is to establish a long-term relationship, regardless of whether the position is part-time or full-time.
- Trial period
- 6 weeks
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 01/11/2026
The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) is the world's first institution of its kind to combine research on ribonucleic acids (RNA) with infection biology. Based on new findings from its strong basic research program, the institute aims to develop innovative therapeutic approaches to better diagnose and treat human infections. The HIRI is a branch of the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, in cooperation with the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU), and is located on the Würzburg Medical Campus.
Outstanding publications, the latest experimental and digital technologies, a high level of third-party funding, and important awards for our work underscore our claim to be among the world's best in our field of research. For more information, visit www.helmholtz-hiri.de.
Tasks
You will be responsibly integrated into our globally networked research environment and our excellent administrative service. You will support the institute's management in important strategic and operational projects and processes, participate in establishing and maintaining collaborations, and coordinate internal commissions and committees.
You will use your biomedical or scientific expertise to develop concepts, applications, and expert reports, and support us in reporting as well as in the preparation and follow-up of scientific or outreach events, lectures, meetings, and appointment procedures.
Prerequisites
- University degree/master's degree in life sciences or biomedicine; doctorate or several years of experience as a consultant
- Strong interest in HIRI's research topics
- Good knowledge of the processes and structures of research institutes and universities
- Quick comprehension and willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics
- Experience in preparing applications and expert reports
- Experience in scientific and administrative project management
- Experience in the fields of science communication or journalism desirable
- Excellent written and spoken English and German
- Proficient in all common IT environments and programs
- Excellent communication skills and results-oriented work style
- “Can-do” spirit and the ability to think proactively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- High degree of initiative, creativity, reliability, and service orientation
Working hours
39 hours per week
We offer you:
- An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute
- 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 position is held at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH (HZI) in Braunschweig. The place of employment is Würzburg.
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 136/2025, 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!
