Research Coordinator | Forschungskoordinator/in (w/m/d) Medizinischen Fakultät

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Mar 19, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This part-time Research Coordinator position at the Faculty of Medicine involves providing expert guidance to international researchers on securing third-party funding, particularly from major bodies like the DFG and EU/ERC. You will act as a central interface between scientists, administration, and external partners, ensuring research proposals are consistent, understandable, and compliant with formal requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating the University Medicine Network (NUM) at the Cologne site, organizing workshops, and generating analytical reports on faculty research activities. This role is ideal for a PhD holder in life sciences or medicine who enjoys scientific management and strategic project work. The position offers a meaningful career within one of Germany's leading university hospitals, featuring a highly interdisciplinary environment, flexible working hours via a time-tracking account, and a secure contract until 2030.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or Diploma with a completed Doctorate (PhD) in Medicine, Life Sciences, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific management and project/process management
  • Proven knowledge of national and international higher education and funding landscapes
  • Professional experience in advising researchers or applying for external third-party funding is preferred
  • Experience in coordinating academic networks or interdisciplinary research interfaces

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Part-time position (19.25 hours/week). Fixed-term contract until June 30, 2030. Remuneration according to TV-L EG 13. Location: Cologne, Germany.