Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 02.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Consultant (w_m_d) for Career Development and Network Management
The GFZ is the national center for researching the solid earth in Germany. We promote the understanding of dynamic processes for addressing global challenges – from mitigating the impacts of natural hazards to preserving our environment in times of global change to responsible use of natural resources. We are a member of the Helmholtz Association, the largest German scientific organization. With around 1,200 employees and approx. We contribute 500 guests to the Helmholtz Research Area Earth and the Environment and combine top research with social relevance and international cooperation. Our work integrates multidisciplinary studies on Earth's systems and uses advanced technologies and infrastructures to explore solutions and carry our knowledge into society. We do this in line with our vision: “At the heart of the earth to preserve it as a life-friendly planet.” For the talent management team as part of the HR department, we are looking for: Consultant:in (w_m_d) for career development and network management Reference number 11312 Parental representation for 12 months The Career Center is part of the team of talent management at the GFZ and actively promotes the professional development of all postdocs at the GFZ. We support systematic career planning, provide advice on career-relevant topics and promote networking within and outside science. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated person to strengthen our team of talent management in the personnel sector. It expects a dynamic working environment that focuses on innovation, teamwork and personal development. .
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conceptual development, organisation and implementation of career-related formats (e.g. Career Coffee Chats) for people in different career stages (e.g. postdocs, executives) with the participation of external speakers: Identification and extraction of external speakers:inside on topics of career development within and outside science Care and further development of the professional alumni network (chemicals of the GFZ and external organisations) Participation in Helmholtz networks on career-related topics associated with occasional missions (1–2 times a year) Documentation of events on career promotion and work on reporting formats Development of sustainable strategic communication channels and formats for the Career Center offers Creation of professional content for advertising material from the Career Center, for the design of the website or for newsletters Conducting structured career consultations Cooperation with other members of the Talent Management Working Group (e.g. Graduate Program, Welcome Center) on joint projects occasional support for other areas of talent management, e.g. in the performance of events
Required qualifications: completed master's degree in the natural sciences (e.g. with a focus on geoscience) or social sciences (e.g. with a focus on work and organizational psychology, economic psychology, adult education, human resources management or business administration) Security in networking within (and outside) the GFZ, the Helmholtz Association and the German Research Landscape well-founded experience in career consulting or support of young scientists:inside strong expertise in the fields of strategic career development (e.g. appointment procedures in the academic context), self-presentation competence (e.g. design of professional application documents/conversations), networking (e.g. LinkedIn use) well-founded experience in event management proven experience in scientific research or academic teaching context profound understanding of the German university and non-university science system good existing network within the Helmholtz Research Foundation and/or in industrial areas relevant to the GFZ strong communication skills in dealing with different stakeholders:inside (e.g. postdocs, principal investigators, research group management, human resources departments) very good knowledge of the administration and use of Indico for event management and participant management very good knowledge of German and fluent English (in word and writing) competent handling of social media (e.g. LinkedIn) Required qualifications: Additional qualifications such as promotion and/or coaching or Training certification Experience in performing qualitative and/or quantitative evaluations (e.g. online questionnaires) with related tools (e.g. LimeSurvey) Knowledge with design software programs (e.g. for designing advertising material)
challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment most modern equipment of jobs Additional services of the public service extensive training opportunities flexible working time and workplace design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a workshop for children on the research site a workplace in the science park Albert Einstein on the Potsdamer Telegrafenberg good access to nearby Potsdam Main Station, both walking and shuttle bus
Start date: next possible Period: 12 months / parental leave Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund with the pay group 13. The grouping is carried out in accordance with the tariff provisions and the corresponding personal conditions. Working time: full time (currently 39 h/week); The place is generally suitable for part-time. Place of work: Potsdam
Location
![]() | Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | |
| 14473 Potsdam | ||
| Germany |
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