Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d)
Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d)
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Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden is an international research institute focusing on cell and developmental biology. Currently approximately 500 employees from over 50 countries work in a highly collaborative and curiosity-driven environment bringing together computer scientists theoretical physicists mathematicians engineers biologists and medical researchers to conduct groundbreaking interdisciplinary research. The MPI-CBG is known for its flat organizational structure collegiality shared resources equal opportunities and family support. The institute has twice been voted Best Place to Work by The Scientist magazine.
We are seeking a
Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d)
Work closely with Prof. Dr. Meritxell Huch and her internationally recognized research group at the heart of organoid and stem cell biology to coordinate high-profile research projects connect with a global collaborator network and ensure the smooth functions of a dynamic interdisciplinary lab. This is a role for someone who can navigate both the scientific and administrative worlds bringing together project management science communication and operational support.
Your Responsibilities
Project and Grant management:
- Coordinate acquisition and management of collaborative national and international research projects of Prof. Meritxell Huch funded by the European Commission the Federal Ministry of Research Technology and Aeronautics (BMFTR) the German Research Foundation (DFG) or other major funding bodies.
- Guide the full life cycle of grant applications: from concept development to submission and post-award reporting.
- Oversee personnel planning monitor budgets and manage legal and financial aspects for the Huch group in close collaboration with the MPI-CBG Grants HR Finance and Legal teams.
- Manage projects and integrate institute guidelines in the group processes.
Network management:
- Organize and execute network activities and special events.
- Build and maintain relationships with partner institutions collaborators and funding authorities.
Communication:
In close collaboration with the MPI-CBG Communications Department you are responsible for:
- Dissemination of research results & public relations activities (e. g. press releases social media management outreach events)
- Concept and content of the internal wiki page and external group website
Your Qualifications
- PhD in life sciences or related field.
- Proven experience in research or grant management preferably with national and/or international projects.
- Strong skills in science communication and stakeholder coordination.
- Excellent English and German
- Proficiency with MS Office databases and content management system
- Proactive well-organized and comfortable working across diverse tasks in a fast-paced international environment.
What We Offer
- An initial 2-year contract with a long-term perspective for the right candidate.
- Salary and benefits according to qualifications and experience based on the public-sector wage agreement (TVD Bund) up to EG13.
- A dynamic and supportive international research environment.
- The opportunity to shape and support pioneering interdisciplinary research.
- Structured onboarding access to professional development opportunities and a collaborative institutional culture.
- Attractive pension plan via VBL (Government Employees Retirement Fund)
- Discounted job ticket (VVO) and good public transport connections
- Support for a positive work-life balance including family and childcare matters
Your Application
Please submit your complete application materials via our online application system stating
2025-Huch-ResearchManager-1110 at by 8 September 2025.
The following materials should be included:
- Cover letter indicating motivation to apply for the position
- CV
- Academic and professional certificates
- Contact details of 3 approachable professional references
For initial inquiries about the position contact Dr. Lisa Johnsen by email or phone 49 . Questions about the contract or compensation can be addressed to Brian von Rueden Head of Human Resources via
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr.Dresden Germany
- The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender nationality ethnicity sexual orientation religion age and other components of identity.
- The Max Planck Society specifically aims to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are underrepresented. We therefore explicitly invite women to apply.
- The Max Planck Society is further committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
- The Max Planck Society supports the compatibility of family and career and is certified according to the berufundfamilie (job and family) audit.
- When you submit a job application to MPI-CBG you are transmitting personal data. Please refer to our privacy notice for information on how we collect and process personal data in accordance with Art. 13 of the Datenschutz-Grundverordnung. By submitting your application you confirm that you have taken note of the information in our privacy notice.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
