Process and Project Manager | Physiker (m/w/d)

Max-Planck-Institut für Geoanthropologie

Jena, Thüringen, Deutschland
Published Jul 23, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology, a highly international and interdisciplinary research institution, is seeking a Process and Project Manager to support the Director of the 'Integrative Earth System Science' department. This role involves coordinating and managing processes within the department, including developing efficient workflows, assisting with annual planning, and overseeing large-scale projects and their sub-projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for resource and time management, organizing workshops and conferences, and supporting the preparation of tenders and contracts. This position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in both English and German, and experience in science and agile project management. It's an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on human-environment interactions and the Anthropocene.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in a natural science field (e.g., Climate Sciences, Earth System Sciences, Physics)

Experience

  • Professional experience in science management
  • Professional experience in agile project management
  • Experience with databases or project controlling tools (ideally)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified