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The Star Formation and Galaxy Evolution department at MPIfR is seeking to fill the position of Scientific Coordinator as soon as possible, initially for a period of three years. The Scientific Coordinator will support the research activities of the group of 40 researchers including senior staff, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, and will work in close collaboration with the director, Prof. Dr. Amélie Saintonge.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the director and the research group with scientific project management and collaborations, as well as planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, and scientific visits
Working in collaboration with the APEX project scientist and manager to support operations, scientific activities, and coordination of activities with external stakeholders
Assisting with reporting, grant proposal preparation, and project management
Coordinating scientific job advertisement, recruitment processes, student projects and internships
Coordinating external communications and public outreach activities of the department alongside the institute’s Press Officer
Up to 20% of the time could be made available to participate in the research activities of the department
Requirements:
A PhD in Astronomy or a related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Excellent organisational skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of reliable and efficient delivery of outcomes
Ability to work effectively with academic, administrative, and external stakeholders in an international environment
Good practical knowledge of MS Office and LaTeX
Nice to have:
Research experience in the field of star formation, interstellar medium and/or galaxy evolution studies
Excellent written and oral communication skills in German