Your Tasks:

• Oversee the scientific progress of doctoral researchers in the Integrated Research Training Group SMART, ensuring that research activities align with the overall goals of the CRC
• Provide guidance and support to doctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows to maintain high levels of academic excellence and research integrity
• Plan and organize events with a focus on fostering creativity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the overall scientific development of the group, such as progress seminars, lectures, retreats, and workshops
• Work closely with CRC principal investigators to develop and execute research plans and to coordinate research activities across participating institutions from multiple disciplines
• Maintain proactive communication with doctoral researchers within SMART
• Take a proactive and responsible approach to managing the research-related aspects of SMART
• Assist in the coordination of the CRC on-site review in 2027

• Lead the planning and organization of a large-scale data science conference in 2026, in collaboration with both a national and an international data science society, including coordination of the conference team, and the support of an agency for conference organization
• Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact, ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the planning process
• Develop and implement a marketing strategy to promote the conference to a global audience
• Coordinate the creation of promotional materials and the conference website
• Oversee logistical aspects of the conference
• Lead the post-conference evaluation process, gathering feedback, analyzing outcomes, and preparing a final report