Head of Administration for the new Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar (m/f/d)

Job Code: 1210

Job Offer from September 18, 2021

At the beginning of 2022, the Max Planck Society will be establishing a new Max Planck Institute – the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar, which is the successor of the research center caesar in Bonn. The Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior – caesar is a neuroethology institute that studies how the collective activity of the vast numbers of interconnected neurons in the brain gives rise to the plethora of animal behaviors. Our research spans a large range of scales from the nano-scale imaging of brain circuitry, to large-scale functional imaging of brain circuitry during behavior, to the quantification of natural animal behaviors.

We are looking for a

Head of Administration (m/f/d)

who will be able to start on January 1st , 2022

Your tasks:

• Managing general administrative operations including human resources, purchasing, finance, facilities management, library, and guest house operation
• Planning, organization, coordination and optimization of all administrative processes
• Steering of finance and accounting, budget planning and execution, contracting, procurement and contract awarding
• Advising and supporting the institute management in all administrative, organizational and building-related matters
• Supervision of the institute's budgetary and economic management with regard to compliance with budgetary regulations and other provisions
• Handling of internal and external auditing matters, as well as pre-litigation handling of legal cases in coordination with the General Administration
• Taking on the role of the institute’s Export Control Officer
• Ensuring compliance with all legal, grant-related, and MPG-internal requirements in administrative, financial, personnel and procurement matters
• Representing the institute in non-scientific matters within the scope of your duties

• Completed university studies in economics, administrative science, law or other relevant field
• Relevant leadership experience in science management or in comparable areas of administration
• Sound knowledge of the legal areas relevant to a publicly funded research institute (administrative, municipal, budgetary, tariff, grant, corporate law)
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken
• Leadership personality with high professional and social competence
• Service-oriented mindset and approach
• High level of commitment, organizational skills and decisiveness
• Outstanding knowledge and experience with relevant software applications (SAP, MS Office)

We offer you a position in a modern, centrally and conveniently located institute in Bonn. You can expect an interesting and multifaceted job in an international environment with a pleasant working atmosphere and a successful team. You will be paid according to your qualifications and professional experience in line with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund). In addition, the usual public service benefits are granted.

The Max Planck Society is committed to fostering equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applicants from all parts of society, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disabilities, or sexual orientation.

The position may be part-time, if job sharing ensures full-time performance of duties.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receiving your application by e-mail (in one pdf - file) at [email protected] . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact the Administrative Director of caesar, Corinna Minderop, [email protected] .