Science Communications and Administrative Officer

Job Opportunity: Scientific Communications & Administrative Officer (m/f/d)

Job Code: CPO2025

Location: Berlin, Germany

Start Date: January 2025

Contract: Full-time (40 hrs/week), initially 1 year with potential extension

Join EU-OPENSCREEN – advancing chemical biology for a better future

At EU-OPENSCREEN, our mission is to be the leading European research infrastructure for chemical biology, driving discovery through the development of small molecule modulators. We provide open access to cutting-edge screening and medicinal chemistry technologies, helping scientists explore and understand complex biological phenomena.

Our vision is to become the premier European platform for technology and expertise in chemical biology, empowering life science researchers to develop specific chemical tools that advance their work. At the heart of our efforts lies a strong commitment to improving human health and quality of life, and to addressing global challenges such as climate change through the development of safer, more sustainable crop protection agents.

We are guided by our core values:

·      Scientific excellence: We pursue the highest scientific standards in everything we do.

·      Transparency: Our open-access approach ensures that research data and processes are shared openly and fairly.

·      Equality: We are committed to fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunity in all collaborations and partnerships.

As our Scientific Communications & Administration Officer, you will play a vital role in shaping how we tell our story — promoting our mission, strengthening our visibility, and connecting with our scientific and public audiences across Europe.

About EU-OPENSCREEN

EU-OPENSCREEN is the European Research Infrastructure Consortium for chemical biology, providing researchers across Europe and beyond with access to extensive facilities and expertise for drug discovery and chemical biology research. Since our establishment in 2018 as a not-for-profit organisation, we have been supporting numerous research projects with external users to identify and optimise chemical probes and drug candidates, and all resulting data are made available through our open-access database.

Our headquarters is located at Campus Berlin-Buch science park, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment. We value work life balance, professional development, and diversity, and we give preference to equally qualified applicants with disabilities.

About the Role

We are looking for a scientist with a master's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related life science who is eager to contribute to both scientific communication and project administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both organisational tasks and creative outreach — from supporting project documentation and reporting to creating engaging online content. Besides playing a key role in supporting our project management team, you will lead communications efforts in several exciting EU-funded projects (e.g. IMPULSE, Fragment-screen) and liaise with consortium partners to actively enhance our visibility and impact within the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Communication

• Coordinate outreach and dissemination efforts for international EU-funded initiatives (e.g., IMPULSE, Fragment-Screen, EUREMAP)

• Prepare targeted outreach content for a variety of stakeholder groups and dissemination platforms

• Contribute to organization of outreach events during scientific conferences and for general public

• Collaborate with the EU-OPENSCREEN team and international partners to implement project communication and dissemination strategies

• Plan, create, and post engaging content for EU-OPENSCREEN's social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Bluesky)

• Promote and support consortium internal communication

Project Administration

• Help maintain project management tools

• Support meeting organisation and prepare minutes

• Assist with technical and financial reporting for EU-funded projects

• Proofread reports, publications, and dissemination materials

• Maintain and organise project documentation, mailing lists, and shared platforms (SharePoint, internal drives, etc.)

Requirements

• Master's degree in chemistry, biology, or related life science

-. Strong interest in science communication is a must, proven experience an advantage

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Proactive and open mindset, with the ability to work independently and in a team

• Experience with visual design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Canva) and social media management tools (e.g., Buffer) is an advantage

• Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Asana) is a plus

• Fluency in spoken and written English (German is a plus)

• Eligibility to work in Germany (EU citizenship or valid work permit)

What We Offer

• An exciting and collaborative work environment at the forefront of European research

• Flexible working hours, remote work options, and 30 days of annual leave

• Professional development opportunities through training and qualifications

• Location on an international science campus with cafeteria and sports facilities

• Discounted public transit pass (Deutschlandticket)

How to Apply

1. Complete this webform: to express your interest.

2. Send your application as a single PDF file (max 5 MB) named "CPO25_YourName_YourSurname_application" to -, including:

3. Motivation letter

4. CV

5. Supporting documents (references, salary expectations, earliest start date)

Please include "CPO2025" in the subject line of your email.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews starting in October 2025.For questions, contact Tanja Miletic or Bahne Stechmann via LinkedIn or email - We look forward to receiving your application