Head of the Third-Party Funding Department Reference number: 26.144-9300 (m/f/d)

Identification and analysis of relevant funding programmes at regional, national and international level, including programmes to support research, education and training, institutional development and related activities (e.g. EU programmes, federal and state funding programmes and foundations) Design of the organisational support strategy in close coordination with science, administration and management Head of the central third-party funding agency to support funding applications and project management Advising scientists in the design and application of third-party funding projects Administration of complex joint projects and international consortia Support for the implementation of approved projects including monitoring, reporting and management Strengthening and maintaining strategic relationships with funding providers Development and maintenance of relevant networks at regional, national and international level Development of internal processes and structures in third-party management Leading coordination of the GSI's own research and development programme, monitoring performance calculations and design and organisation of reporting.

Complete university studies (master or comparable degree), preferably in a relevant field such as natural, engineering, economic or educational sciences, research management or a related area (promotion or equivalent further qualification is desirable) Including experience in the development and support of funding opportunities for research in Germany; additional qualifications, for example in research funding management, are desirable Experience in the development and implementation of strategies to recruit funding to research institutions, universities, public sector or comparable organisations Knowledge and practical experience in the preparation and coordination of funding applications and in the management of research projects Experience in coordinating joint projects and international research consortia Extensive consulting skills and experience in supporting scientists throughout the entire application and project cycle Excellent organizational and communicative skills as well as distinct competence in in interdisciplinary cooperation Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks with support organisations and relevant actors in the research field Embossed Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Working Very good oral and written expressability in German and English

an interesting and diverse activity in an international research institution with personal development possibilities. The place is indefinite. The salary is based on the TVöD collective agreement (Bund). .