Administrative Officer (Special Research Area 1280) | Verwaltungsangestellte*n (m/w/d) im Sonderforschungsbereich 1280

Job Summary

This role involves providing comprehensive administrative and financial support for the interdisciplinary Special Research Area 1280, 'Extinction Learning,' a DFG-funded research network. The Administrative Officer will execute general secretarial duties, including managing procurement and organizing meetings. A core responsibility is the independent administration of SFB 1280 accounts, encompassing fund requests, budget management, and preparing financial statements. Furthermore, the position requires handling personnel matters, serving as a contact point for staff, and coordinating various events such as national and international meetings, colloquia, and congresses. The successful candidate must possess completed commercial or administrative vocational training, strong numeracy skills for budgeting and bookkeeping, and proficiency in standard Office software (Word, Excel). This is a vital role ensuring the smooth operation of a complex, multi-site research collaboration.