Research Coordinator (m/f/d)

The new experimental department of our recently appointed director, Prof. Raphaële Clément, is seeking a

Research Coordinator (m/f/d)

The role:

Administrative and Coordination Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the department via phone or e-mail.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and schedule meetings.
• Manage day-to-day e-mail correspondence in both English and German.
• Provide administrative support to department members and visiting scientists, including assistance with accommodation arrangements.
• Liaise with the institute’s administration on matters such as travel reimbursements, procurement of materials, and inventory management.
• Maintain and update the department’s website using the content management system (CMS).

Scientific and Research Support:

• Assist with preparation and editing of scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
• Support grant writing efforts, including drafting, formatting, and proofreading proposals.
• Help coordinate research projects and track deadlines/deliverables.

Events and Outreach:

• Organize scientific meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Coordinate communication with speakers, participants, and vendors.
• Assist with outreach and dissemination activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and German.
• Strong proficiency in standard software and a willingness to learn new tools.
• Open-minded and comfortable working with diverse cultures and communication styles.
• Highly flexible, reliable and well organized.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Proactive in anticipating and prioritizing tasks.
• Takes initiative and works with a high degree of responsibility.
• Enjoys working in an international, scientific environment.

Preferred:

• Prior research experience (academic or industry).
• Experience with scientific writing or grant preparation.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Familiarity with academic environments and funding processes.
• Experience organizing events or conferences.

What we offer:

• A two-year contract initially.
• The preferred starting date is July 1st, 2026.
• 50 % contract initially, with the option of increasing working hours at a later stage.
• Working in a new cutting-edge research department. More information on our research can be found at https://clement.materials.ucsb.edu/
• Salary according to the public sector wage agreement (TVöD-Bund).
• Social benefits are in line with the regulations for civil servants.
• Excellent working conditions.
• Sophisticated program of professional training.
• On-site childcare center and sports program.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.