Heidelberg


Full-time


Grants Office

YOUR TASKS

• Provide information, guidance and individual support for DKFZ scientists seeking suitable funding programs for their research (e.g. German, EU and international funding programs, with a focus on research valorization)
• Assist scientists in preparing the strategic orientation and content of their third-party funded grant applications from the project idea to the draft and full application phase
• Read and provide feedback on grant proposals for individual and collaborative research
• Organize and carry out workshops and information events for various target groups on relevant topics related to third-party funding and grant applications
• Provide text modules for grant applications
• Close collaboration with the project administration team of the Grants Office as well as with other administrative departments

YOUR PROFILE

• Master's and Ph D degree in a relevant discipline in natural sciences, ideally with postdoctoral experience
• Proven experience and knowledge of German and international research funding programs
• Experience in the acquisition and administration of third-party funded research projects
• Interest in supporting researchers to exploit their scientific results via funding programs
• Service-minded work ethos, capacity to work in an intercultural setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Ability to work proactively and creatively
• Strong organizational skills, good time management and structured thinking
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Fluent spoken and written German and English are essential

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