Project Manager - ERC project Racial Socialism

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

Project Manager - ERC project “Racial Socialism"

The position is offered within the framework of the research project “Racial Socialism: Racialization and Value in Socialist Red Cross Societies”, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), as a part of the Consolidator Grant (ID: 101231162) led by Čarna Brković. “Racial Socialism” examines humanitarian work in socialist countries to generate new perspectives on racialization.

Your tasks:

The Project Manager will assist the team leader (Čarna Brković) in the daily operations of the team. Responsibilities include the administrative, financial, and logistical management of the ERC project, as well as overseeing the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing the administrative, financial, and organizational support to facilitate scientific activities
• Preparation and compilatione of scientific and financial reports in coordination with the project leader
• Coordination between the project team and the university’s administrative departments
• Maintainance of the project website and communication channels based on input from researchers and in coordination with the project leader
• Organization of project meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Coordination of travel arrangements for team members (visa, booking, documentation) as well as visits of invited researchers to Mainz
• Supporting recruitment processes, including coordination of applications, interview scheduling, and communication with candidates
• Coordination of logistical and organizational tasks related to a public exhibition event

Your profile:

• preferably vocational training in a commercial or administrative field
• Very good knowledge:
  • in project management
  • of communication and presentation techniques
  • of the German and English language, spoken and written
• Good knowledge of:
  • MS-Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • content management systems used at the JGU (WordPress and OpenText)
  • newsletter creation tools, e.g. CleverReach
• The following are advantageous:
  • Knowledgeof the relevant public budgeting and accounting regulations 
  • Knowledge of the structure of our university  (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), its division of responsibilities and administrative processes
  • Knowledge of financial management regulations as well as budget planning and allocation of funds

Our benefits:

• A wide range of offers for the development of your talents and perspectives
• Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
• Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
• We believe in success through a motivating and appreciative culture, equal opportunities and diversity. That is why we promote open exchange, respectful interaction and competent leadership.
• Participative and open working culture
• Modern work laptop – for flexible and efficient working
• extensive creative opportunities in a dynamic and team-oriented work environment
• Located close to the city center of Mainz, the campus is easily accessible by all means of transport and with our subsidised Germany-wide rail ticket, you have a lively and culturally diverse city within easy reach

The position is paid according to EG 9a TV-L and to be filled by 11/1/2026.  The position is limited to a period of three years, with the possibility of extension. 

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

Applications from older candidates are welcome.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable)] by 6/21/2026, via the „Apply now“ button.

You may only be employed in the civil service of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate if you can guarantee that you will uphold the free democratic basic order as defined in the Basic Law and the Constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate at all times.