Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) - CRC/Transregio 341 Plant Ecological Genetics
Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) - CRC/Transregio 341 „Plant Ecological Genetics“
Institute for Plant Sciences | Department of Biology
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.
The CRC/Transregio 341 „Plant Ecological Genetics“ addresses a key challenge of the future:how do plants genetically adapt to changing environmental conditions? In this research network funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), scientists from nine German research institutions collaborate at the interface of ecology and genetics. The scientific coordination serves as a central hub connecting research, management, and early-career development.
It networks researchers, projects, and locations and simultaneously shapes the integrated Graduate School GEcoGen as an attractive training programme in the field of Plant Ecological Genetics.
YOUR TASKS
- Organizing activities and events for researchers (f/m/x)
- Integration of partner institutions and coordination of joint activities
- Implement public outreach projects, including the preparation of scientific reports
- Coordinate GEcoGen;including, if possible, the planning and implementation of internal scientific workshops for GEcoGen doctoral students (e.g., ecology, statistics)
- Organize the GEcoGen recruitment process
- Implement measures to promote quality and diversity
- Provide administrative support
YOUR PROFILE
- a degree in life sciences (e.g. plant sciences, genetics, ecology), a doctorate degree is a strong advantage
- Experience in research management is an advantage
- Independent and structured way of working, high level of initiative and ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills and appropriate assertiveness
- Interest in developing own courses (e.g. statistics, ecology)
- Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
- Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
WE OFFER
- A responsible and varied position involving interesting cross-cutting topics and great potential for shaping and development
- The opportunity to actively shape and develop an interdisciplinary research project
- An open environment in a committed team
- A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
- Support in balancing work and family life
- Extensive advanced training opportunities
- Occupational health management offers
- Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing
- Opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week) or suitable for job-sharing. The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 30.06.2030. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is TUV2606-07. The application deadline is 05.07.2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Juliette de Meaux (jdemeaux@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.