Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 03.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Administrative Specialist (f/m/d) in Third-Party Funding Management with a Focus on EU Funding
The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Georesearch is one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of geoscience. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization in Germany, we are addressing global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of natural resources. We combine excellent research with social relevance. Our international community of around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests work interdisciplinary and use a unique research infrastructure to investigate the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision is to measure the pulse of Earth to preserve a life-saving planet. For our third-party funding team within the "Financials" department, we are looking for a:n dedicated:n specialist for the administrative processing of third-party funding projects at the next time in full or part-time. Personnel:in (w_m_d) in the third-party administration with a focus on EU funding Reference number 11452 The third-party funding management assists the scientists: in the GFZ with the financial administration of third-party projects and takes over the application management, the financial controlling and the accounting of the research projects of the national and international donors. Are you open-minded and paying and would like to successfully support the research projects in our team? Then apply! !
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Processing of projects funded by the European Commission for the complete project cycle – from application to accounting and audits Contact partners: in all financial questions for your projects, in close cooperation with internal and external project participants You advise and support the scientists:in the optimal output of the funds according to the current EU grant guidelines continuous project controlling using SAP as well as external & internal reporting Communication with the donors Current project accounting for the grantors Working on internal reporting and controlling the GFZ
Required qualifications: successfully completed university studies (Bachelor, FH Diploma) with commercial or administrative orientation Multiannual professional experience in managing third-party funding projects (e.g. DFG, BMBF, EU) well-founded knowledge in the field of grant law (even EU research funding) independent, reliable, precise and analytical procedures a high level of communication and cooperation, team spirit and social competence
Required qualifications: very good computer skills (ideally SAP) and very high security in handling Microsoft Office (especially Excel) very good English knowledge in Word and Scripture a quick understanding for a wide range of processes combined with complex processes, always service-oriented as well as well organized and structured
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 workplace design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a workshop for children on the research site a workstation 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 Duration: 24 months Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund (Tarifgebiet Ost) with the pay group 9b. 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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