Project Manager (m/f)
(Code digit: 77/2011)
for the Initial Training Network „Innovative biodiagnosis meets
chemical structure elucidation – Novel tools in effect-directed
analysis to support the identification and monitoring of emerging
toxicants on a European scale (EDA-EMERGE)“
EDA-EMERGE includes 14 partners from science, industry and agencies,
involves different scientific disciplines and 9 different countries.
The anticipated start of the project is October 1, 2011 with a
duration of four years.
The tasks of the project manager will include scientific as well as
administrative project management, in detail:
• Support of the coordination of scientific activities and
training
• Organisation of the communication within the project and with
external parties including the European Commission and potential end-
users of EDA-EMERGE results
• Organisation of a summerschool, courses, conferences and
workshops
• Establishment of the project webpage
• Organisation of preparation of reports and accounts in due
time
• Support of partners in administrative and financial issues
• Support of scientific work in EDA-EMERGE with data inquiries,
negotiation with data owners in industry and agencies, and
organisation of sampling and investigation campaigns
The candidate should hold a master’s/university degree and a
background in environmental sciences, environmental chemistry,
ecotoxicology or water sciences. A PhD is appreciated. The candidate
should be experienced in and enthusiastic for scientific and
administrative management of large international projects. She/he
should have excellent communication skills and be interested in
interdisciplinary research and enthusiastic for team work and
international networking particularly with young scientists. The
candidate should be experienced in internet communication and the
establishment of webpages. Proficiency in spoken and written English
is essential. Good knowledge in German language is appreciated.
The position is open – conditional upon final contract agreement with
the EC – from 1st of October 2011 initially for two years.
The place of work is Leipzig, Germany. Salary will be according to
the appropriate civil service level TVÖD, according to the personnel
pre-conditions up to Entgeltgruppe 14.
The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women are explicitly
encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research.
Physically handicapped persons will be favoured if they are equally
qualified.
Further Information:
Dr. Werner Brack: phone: ++49-(0)341-235-1531, mail:
werner.brack@ufz.de
Applications with a detailed CV (including a brief description of
research interests, previous employments, publication list, reprints
of your four most important published articles, and contact details
of at least two references) should be sent under the code digit
77/2011 to: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ,
personnel department, P.O. Box 500136, 04301 Leipzig or by E-Mail to
application@ufz.de. Applications are taken until the position is
filled.