Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. | Germany | 80xxx München | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 28.11.2025 on stepstone.de
Manager Development of the Consortium and subsequent assumption of administrative management of the Berlin location
The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. (MPG) is a self-government organization of science funded by the federal and state governments. It currently operates 84 institutes and research institutes in Germany and abroad for basic research in natural and spiritual sciences and is thus one of the leading international research institutes with numerous Nobel Prize winners in their ranks. Become part of Germany's most renowned research organization The General Administration of the MPG is looking for a creative, internationally thoughtful and open-minded personality in the Max Planck Society for 39 hours per week for its department Institutes at the next possible time to build a consortium and then to manage its administration. Manager*in Construction Consortium and subsequent takeover of management Location Berlin Reference number 145/25 Together with two other internationally recognised scientific organisations, the Max Planck Society plans to establish a consortium based on the common belief that: Talent knows no boundaries and lives scientific excellence of openness and diversity. scientific questions must be pursued freely, regardless of dogmas and ideologies. The three partners want to offer researchers from all over the world access to their networks and at the same time promote exchange with the best talents worldwide. They share the goal of strengthening excellence and giving outstanding minds the opportunity to realize basic discoveries. .
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The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. (MPG) is a self-government organization of science funded by the federal and state governments. It currently operates 84 institutes and research institutes in Germany and abroad for basic research in natural and spiritual sciences and is thus one of the leading international research institutes with numerous Nobel Prize winners in their ranks. Become part of Germany's most renowned research organization The General Administration of the MPG is looking for a creative, internationally thoughtful and open-minded personality in the Max Planck Society for 39 hours per week for its department Institutes at the next possible time to build a consortium and then to manage its administration. Manager*in Construction Consortium and subsequent takeover of management Location Berlin Reference number 145/25 Together with two other internationally recognised scientific organisations, the Max Planck Society plans to establish a consortium based on the common belief that: Talent knows no boundaries and lives scientific excellence of openness and diversity. scientific questions must be pursued freely, regardless of dogmas and ideologies. The three partners want to offer researchers from all over the world access to their networks and at the same time promote exchange with the best talents worldwide. You share the goal of strengthening excellence and giving outstanding minds the opportunity to realize basic discoveries.
In the construction phase: Support and management of the building of the consortium in close coordination with the three scientific directors Coordination of the necessary legal and financial planning Coordination of the Institute's renovation Adjustment of administrative staff and establishment of the office Coordination with the administrative structures of the three partner institutions After establishment of the consortium: Administrative management of the institute in close cooperation with the scientific directors Control of the Institute Processes Supporting the academic programs in coordination with the scientific directors Responsibility for the support of academic guests
Completed academic studies and preferably doctoral studies Multiannual, well-founded professional experience in science management at a university and/or non-university research institution Experience in the organisation, management and management of research and/or management teams Ideally, intercultural competencies from a stay in English-speaking countries during study and/or professional activity Analytical way of thinking and the ability to capture complex relationships quickly, to reduce the essentials and to communicate clearly and at the same time diplomatically Ability to consciously take over tasks, decisions and their consequences – reliable, solution-oriented and independent Understanding numbers Experience in handling AI applications or the willingness to work into appropriate systems readiness to travel regularly Excellent communication skills in German in word and writing as well as knowledge of English (C1‐ /C2 level)
As part of a fixed-term employment relationship for two years, depending on the qualifications and professional experience, we offer you a payment up to 15 TVöD (Bund) and various social benefits. You can find non-binding information about the salary in the pay table of the public service (TVöD Bund). Your workplace is located in Berlin-Dahlem and is easily accessible by public transport. In the first six months of your activity, you will work up to three days a week at the General Administration. What you can expect from us We support you in the reconciliation of work and family by flexible working time models We promote your personal development through a variety of individual training measures and offer you an extensive range of health promotion and occupational pension schemes. We offer discounted job tickets for public transport In addition, the usual social benefits of the public service (Bund) are granted We offer the possibility of mobile work The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more people with difficulty. Applications for severely disabled persons are expressly desired. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We look forward to applicants of any background. .
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![]() | Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e. V. | |
| 80539 München | ||
| Germany |
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