Excellence Cluster Coordinator (Life Sciences) | Biologe (m/w/d)
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Job Summary
This role involves coordinating the Excellence Cluster for Nucleic Acid Research and Technologies (NUCLEATE), a joint research network spanning Würzburg, Munich (JMU, LMU, TUM). The Coordinator will play a crucial part in the cluster's establishment and its long-term scientific and structural direction, acting as the local interface between scientists, university administrations, funding bodies, and external partners. Key responsibilities include organizing scientific events (symposia, workshops), managing financial processes (budgeting, booking), and ensuring efficient administrative operations in collaboration with Munich offices. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or a related field, and possesses experience in research project coordination and strategic thinking. This position offers a responsible, varied role at the intersection of research, strategy, and administration within an internationally visible, interdisciplinary environment, providing opportunities for professional development and flexible working conditions.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
Experience
- Experience in the coordination or management of research projects
- Experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative environments is preferred
- Experience in international research or as a Postdoc is beneficial
- Proven ability to efficiently organize and successfully implement complex, deadline-driven tasks
Languages
Additional
- Full-time position (part-time possible if job-sharing ensures full-day coverage); Location: Würzburg, Germany; Adherence to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L)