The Max Planck Institute for the Research of Crime, Security and Law provides basic research in the fields of criminal law, public law and criminalology. The three departments of the institute work comparatively, internationally and interdisciplinary. The institute with about 150 employees is part of the Max Planck Society for the Promotion of Sciences and Humanities – one of the most renowned and successful research organisations in the world. The Department of Criminal Law of the Max Planck Institute for the Research of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg im Breisgau is looking for the Assistant Department of the Institute Director Prof. Dr. Tatjana Hörnle on 1st. October 2025 Senior Consultant (m/w/d) (50 – 70 %)

Support and support for the Executive Assistant (incl. Representation) and the Director in the following areas: General front office activities (including e-mail and telephone) Basic secretariat tasks such as post-processing, storage and database maintenance (backoffice) Schedule/ Coordination/ Monitoring (Microsoft Outlook) Travel Management: Planning, booking and preparation for billing according to BRKG Administrative support for human operations Interactive work with the two directorates of the other departments, the Institute's service departments and the Faculty of Law of the Humboldt University of Berlin Independent correspondence in German and English, optionally also in Spanish or another foreign language Organisation and preparation of meetings, conferences and courses

Completed relevant vocational training or comparable qualification (qualifiedr cross-incomeis welcome), multiannual professional experience is desirable, but not decisive Safe handling of common Microsoft Office applications and electronic media The willingness to enter the institutes and Edit MPG's own structures, specifications and guidelines Very good English skills in word and writing, optionally also in Spanish or another foreign language Quick conception and an independent, independent, structured, conscientious and reliable working style High social competence, in particular respectful and stylistic handling of international audiences Representative organizational talent as well as commitment, contact joy and team skills

Versatile, interesting activity in a pleasant working atmosphere and an international scientific working environment The position is to be occupied in part-time and is limited to one year, with the option of extension. Remuneration is carried out in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) and according to qualifications and professional experience up to the remuneration group 9b. All compulsory social charges are deducted from this fee. Social benefits of the public service (30 days holiday, special annual payment, VBL, job ticket etc.) The office is Freiburg im Breisgau. The Max Planck Institute for the Research of Crime, Security and Law is committed to maximising the reconciliation of family and profession and offers flexible work opportunities. The Max Planck Society is an employer that promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications for people with disabilities are welcome. Applications of persons who have hitherto been insufficiently represented with regard to gender, age, professional and cultural background, family situation, sexual orientation and nationality are also particularly desirable. JOBV1_EN