Project and Management Assistant (Grant Administration) | Projekt- und Leitungsassistenz (w/m/d) - Betreuung und Verwaltung von Förderprojekten

Job Summary

This pivotal role involves centrally supporting and managing grant-funded projects, utilizing national and EU research funds within the German Aerospace Center (DLR), specifically at the National Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Cochstedt. Day-to-day responsibilities span the entire project lifecycle, from initial application preparation (including finance, resources, and timelines) through implementation, controlling, and final administrative closure. You will also handle preparatory personnel administration and execute diverse secretarial and organizational duties for the facility management. Success requires meticulous administrative expertise, particularly concerning contract management, reporting obligations, legal compliance, and the use of electronic funding tools. This position is ideal for professionals or recent graduates eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in aerospace and sustainable technologies, ensuring the smooth operation of high-impact research projects.