Head of Excellence Cluster Office | Leiter*in der Geschäftsstelle eines Exzellenzcluster Ausschreibungs-ID: ZE-0063-synmikro-gesch-2025
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Job Summary
This pivotal role involves leading the office of the "Microbes-for-Climate (M4C)" Excellence Cluster at Philipps-Universität Marburg, starting January 1, 2026, for a seven-year term. The successful candidate will provide strategic and content-related advice to the speaker team, manage the cluster's committees, and oversee the entire office operations, including finances, junior researchers, equality, internationalization, outreach, and transfer. A key aspect is advising scientists on research funding and preparing for evaluations. This position is ideal for a highly organized and communicative professional with a strong scientific background, particularly in natural or life sciences, who thrives in a dynamic academic environment and possesses a deep understanding of university structures and funding landscapes. The role offers a chance to contribute to cutting-edge research within a supportive, family-friendly institution that values work-life balance and professional development.
Required Skills
Education
Completed scientific university degree (Diplom, Master, Staatsexamen or comparable), preferably in Natural and Life Sciences, and a relevant doctorate.
Experience
- Proven experience in applying for third-party funding from national and international funders
- Strong knowledge of funding organizations, their programs, and guidelines
- Excellent knowledge of university structures and decision-making processes within a university
- Relevant experience in cooperation with non-university research institutions
- Experience in process and quality management
- Experience in deadline-oriented work and managing volatility
- Experience in leading a team
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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