Research Assistant IREM | Forschungsassistenz IREM (w/m/d)

Job Summary

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is seeking an administrative Research Assistant (50% part-time) for its Institute for Rescue Services, Emergency and Disaster Management (IREM) in Nuremberg. This role is crucial for supporting the institute's research activities, focusing heavily on administrative project management, finance, and grant acquisition for national and international third-party funded projects. Day-to-day tasks involve preparing grant applications, performing cost calculations, monitoring budgets, and managing contractual agreements. The assistant will also handle internal processes such as personnel matters, procurement, travel organization, and public relations, including website maintenance. Candidates must possess a relevant administrative or commercial qualification, experience in emergency/disaster sectors is beneficial, and strong organizational and communication skills in both German and English are required to manage correspondence with funding bodies and project partners effectively. This is a fixed-term position until December 31, 2027.