Employee in The Scientific Coordination Department

**Employee in the Scientific Coordination Department (M/F/d) in Jena**:
At the Leibniz Institute of Photonics Technology (Leibniz IPHT) we are looking in the

**Research Department Scientific Coordination** for a **full
- or part-time position (100% to at least 75%)** for a

**Employee in the Scientific Coordination Department (M/F/d)**:
The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially **limited to a period of 2 years**.

An extension will be sought if suitable.

The Leibniz-IPHT is a university independent research institute with close connection to the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena and member of the Leibniz association.

**Job description**:
Leibniz IPHT develops light-based solutions that provide answers to key societal challenges in the areas of health, medicine, the environment, energy and security: solutions that make life safer, healthier and more sustainable. The Leibniz IPHT is a member of the Leibniz Association and a non-university research institution with close links to the Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

**Your field of activity includes**:

- Counselling institute staff on funding opportunities, liaising with project sponsors and sources of information on research funding,
- Preparation/creation of funding requests for projects with various national funding organizations (federal funding, Thuringian state, DFG, foundations, DAAD etc.)
- Support in the running of internal databases
- Monitoring the appropriate use of funds; support with planning; monitoring deadlines in cooperation with the project managers
- Preparation of correspondence and file management

**Your qualification**:

- Completed technical or university degree (preferably in natural sciences or engineering, Bachelor, Master or Diploma) desirable, but not required

**Desired knowledge and skills**:

- Experience in acquiring third-party funding and managing large project budgets
- Adherence to deadlines in teamwork at the interface between science, administration and funding organizations
- Reliability, friendly appearance, high level of commitment, excellent teamwork skills
- Very good verbal and written communication skills in German and good in English
- Confident handling of MS Office
- Experience with database work
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and communication is a prerequisite
- Knowledge of project management or basic financial understanding is an advantage

**We offer**:

- **An open welcoming culture** and an inclusive and interdisciplinary working environment: Located on the Beutenberg campus in Jena, Leibniz-IPHT is home to more than 400 employees from around the world working at the interface of physics, biochemistry, technology, data science and medicine to develop the photonic technologies of tomorrow.
- ** World-class equipment and facilities**: Leibniz-IPHT has a large number of physics, chemistry and biology laboratories at the highest level. It also has state-of-the-art fiber drawing and clean room facilities as well as microfluidics fabrication and big data computing facilities.
- ** Comprehensive training programs** and individual opportunities for personal and professional development.
- ** A family-friendly working environment** with support offers for the compatibility of family and work (e.g. parent-child rooms, campus kindergarten places, advice on family care situations from trained care guides and much more).
- ** Flexible working time models** as well as 30 days vacation/year, special annual payment and bridge days.
- ** Jena - City of Science**: a young city with a vibrant local cultural agenda

**Salary**:
Salary is in accordance with the regulations of the TV-L and your qualifications and experience.

**About us**:
**Further information**:
**Application**:
**Leibniz-Institute of Photonic Technology Jena e. V.**

**Human Resources**

**Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, 07745 Jena**

**Reference Number: 1336