PMO Research Assistant | PMO-Forschungsassistenz (w/m/d)

Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt Land Bayern

Schweinfurt, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 11, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is a part-time (50%) PMO Research Assistant position within the Campus for Applied Research (CAF) at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), based in Schweinfurt. The successful candidate will serve as a primary administrative contact for ongoing third-party funded projects, supporting researchers and staff. Key responsibilities include administrative PMO support, such as developing offers, calculating budgets, monitoring financial planning, and overseeing contract compliance. The role also involves establishing unified project management processes, handling internal project-related processes (personnel, procurement), managing correspondence in German and English with funding bodies, and organizing internal/external events. This position is ideal for an organized professional with administrative experience, preferably within the public or higher education sector, seeking a structured role in research management.

Required Skills

Education

Vocational training (commercial or administrative) or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Successfully completed vocational training, ideally in commercial or administrative fields, or equivalent qualification
  • Professional experience in a higher education, public service, or comparable environment (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of higher education structures and specific administrative processes

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Part-time (50% / 20 hours per week); Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2028; Location in Schweinfurt, Germany; Identification with the goals of the Research, Transfer, and Scientific Talent department.