Department Management Technician | Techniker im Lehrstuhlmanagement (m/w/d)

Friedrich-Alexander- Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 10, 2026
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role at the Chair of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg bridges the gap between technical expertise and academic administration. You will be responsible for advising scientific staff on compliance and documentation, managing the administrative lifecycle of student theses, and maintaining central data repositories. A significant portion of the role involves research information management, where you will collect and process performance data such as publications and projects for annual reports and evaluation systems like CRIS. Additionally, you will support external communications by managing website content and social media channels. This position is ideal for a structured professional who enjoys working in an international academic environment. The role offers the security of public service benefits (TV-L), flexible working hours, and the potential for a permanent position or civil servant status following an initial two-year fixed-term contract.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a State-Certified Technician (Staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/in) in Materials Science or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience as a state-certified technician in materials science or a comparable field
  • Experience in managing and maintaining websites and social media content
  • Experience in advising students and staff on formal academic requirements and administrative processes
  • Experience in data collection and editorial preparation of research reports and publications
  • Experience in international communication or teaching (e.g., internship supervision) is desirable

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Initial 2-year fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment or civil servant status. Location: Erlangen/Nuremberg. Requires knowledge of safety regulations for chemical laboratories and cleanrooms.