Program Officer for Engineering and Materials Science (Selection Division) | Referent (m/w/d) für das Referat Physik, Ingenieurwissenschaften, Mathematik der Auswahlabteilung

Job Summary

This specialist role within the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Selection Division focuses on managing the evaluation and selection process for international research grants and awards, specifically within the fields of Materials Science, Physics, and Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical oversight of approximately 2,900 annual funding applications, including identifying and coordinating suitable external peer reviewers, and preparing comprehensive summary assessments for selection committee meetings. Key responsibilities include acting as the cross-program contact person for committee members in Materials Science and advising host institutions on research security matters. This fixed-term, full-time position in Bonn requires strong academic credentials, relevant research experience, and offers the opportunity to work in a highly international, collaborative, and rewarding environment dedicated to promoting global scientific excellence.