Project Manager Third-Party Funding

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and are among the largest employers in our region. Through our wide range of subjects, the dynamic development of our research priorities and our location in the middle of Cologne, we are attractive to students and researchers worldwide. We offer a variety of career opportunities in science, technology and administration. The Research Management department is a service-oriented partner for the scientists in all aspects of their third-party projects and provides comprehensive support. The National Funding Department supports administrative issues relating to third-party projects by national funding agencies in all phases of the project.

administrative project management and complete management of national funding projects: application consultancy, project organization, medium-term requirements, project controlling, usage evidence etc. Evidence of administrative assistance with donors, project promoters, cooperation partners and within the university Consultation and support of the scientists in all phases of the project

completed university studies or completed commercial vocational training with multiannual relevant professional experience Experience in the administration of third-party projects very good knowledge of the requirements of national funding organisations (DFG, BMBF, ERDF, DAAD, foundations etc.) good knowledge of a university and of the scientific establishment, ideally acquired in the third-party administration of a university or in the case of an institution or Contractor good SAP knowledge Service orientation, team skills and excellent communication skills in German and English

a responsible and varied task in a dedicated team a diverse and competitive working environment Support in the reconciliation of work and family flexible working time models wide range of further education Health management offers Possibility of mobile work The University of Cologne promotes opportunities and diversity. Applications for women are preferably taken into account in accordance with the LGG NRW. We expressly welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity. The job is to be filled in full-time (39.83 hours per week) from 01.08.2025. She's indefinite. In so far as the corresponding tariff and personal provisions are available, the remuneration is determined by the remuneration group 11 TV-L. JOBV1_EN