Policy Advisor for Public Funding Bodies | Politikwissenschaftler (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This part-time role (60%) at the Max Planck Society, a leading German research organization, involves acting as a crucial liaison between the society's internal strategic processes and external developments within the German scientific system. The successful candidate will primarily coordinate meetings, especially for the DFG/MPG Expert Committee of the Joint Science Conference (GWK), serving as the main point of contact for the GWK office and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR). Day-to-day tasks include preparing and following up on committee meetings, ensuring timely and accurate document submission, and communicating with various stakeholders. The role also involves assessing the relevance of diverse issues from a funding perspective, providing historical information and negotiation statuses, and independently handling inquiries from funding bodies and parliaments. This position is ideal for a highly organized and communicative professional with a strong understanding of public administration and funding relationships, seeking to contribute to Germany's scientific landscape.