Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 22.04.2026 on stepstone.de
Assistant (w_m_d) of the Scientific Board
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 contribute our knowledge to society. We do this in line with our vision: “At the heart of the earth to preserve it as a life-friendly planet.” In order to support the team of the Scientific Assistant (Team WV), the following shall be placed at the GFZ: Assistant:in (w_m_d) of the Scientific Board Reference number 11245 The body is limited for 15 months (up to 30.09.2027) as part of a parental leave. .
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Organisation, coordination and implementation of administrative work processes and processes (e.g. appointment coordination, processing of correspondence, information searches, orders, procurement of materials, accounting, maintenance of data banks) Support for the planning and organisation of national and international presence events, e.g. workshops (possibly with guest accommodation) and video conferences Preparing and updating committee meetings with national and international guests Correspondence with internal and external contact persons:in German (C1) and English (B2) Editing English and German texts Recording at meetings Planning and organisation of business trips for members of the WV team
Required qualifications: Qualification as a foreign language secretary:in o.a., i.e. commercial or administrative training with proven written and oral secretariat and office activity (provided for in English language certificate B2 level) sovereign handling of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP) and Adobe tools strong communication and organizational skills and integrity, service orientation and team skills discreet handling of information and sensitivity in dealing with contact persons:in all levels Required qualifications: multiannual professional experience as an assistant at the board level or comparable independent and result-oriented mode of operation, high flexibility, resilience, self-initiative and rapid opinion
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 a flexible working time and job design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a workshop 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: 01.07.2026 Duration: 30. September 2027 Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) with the pay group 8. 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 basically parttime. Place of work: Potsdam
Location
 | Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | |
| 14473 Potsdam | ||
| Germany |
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