Head of Grants Office (m/f/d)

Job Code: 2023_11

Job Offer from March 21, 2023

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried is one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology and biomedical research. With approximately 30 scientific departments and research groups and about 750 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society.

We seek a Head of Grants Office (m/f/d) (Full or Part Time)

The grants office is responsible for pre- and post-award services at the MPI of Biochemistry. It supports researchers in all issues from developing their funding portfolio to the management of grants. The office serves as a one stop shop for researchers and coordinates the internal services to support researchers and their interactions with funders.

You have a Master or PhD in life sciences and international experience in research and/or research administration. You enjoy leading a team in a competitive international environment and are passionate about both science and writing. You have experience in scientific writing and project management, teaching experience and/or knowledge of database management is an advantage. An excellent command of written and spoken English is essential, fluency in German appreciated.

• Advising researchers on the development of the external funding portfolio
• Identification of suitable funding opportunities
• Monitoring novel developments in the funding landscape
• Holding workshops on grant writing for junior researchers
• Advising in proposal writing
• Fulfilling administrative requirements for applicants
• Analysing proposal evaluation results
• Networking and communication with all stakeholders
• Managing ongoing grants (reporting, contract management, trouble shooting)

An interesting and challenging position in a leading international and interdisciplinary research and education environment. The salary level will be according to TVöD (Bund). A comprehensive benefits package with a family-friendly culture at the Institute and flexible working hours. A wide range of training and development opportunities.

The position is to be filled immediately and is initially limited to 2 years, a further permanent emploment is possible and desired. Payment will be made according to your qualifications in accordance with TVÖD (Bund).

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dr. Anne Katrin Werenskiold (Tel: +89 8578 2601, [email protected] ).

Qualified applicants (m/f/d) are invited to submit their application via our online application website .

Closing date: 20 April 2023

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of persons with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified persons, and seeks to increase the number of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.