Scientific coordinator (f/m/x) – Epigenetics and cellular plasticity

25 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Helmholtz Munich

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

To be defined

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Scientific coordinator (f/m/x) – Epigenetics and cellular plasticity
102327
Full time
39 hrs./week
 Munich
 Home Office Options

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.

Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
The Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES) is looking for a highly motivated Scientific coordinator (f/m/x) on epigenetics and cellular plasticity.

Epigenetics provides a mechanistic link between the environment and our genes, whereby modulation of the chromatin structure enables a response to the environment to adapt cellular and organismal responses. The research strategy of Helmholtz Munich focuses on understanding of environmentally-triggered diseases and thus epigenetics is of key importance. The breadth of research activities in the epigenetics area in Helmholtz Munich spans multiple disciplines, ranging from stem cells, metabolic diseases, AI, genetics and disease modelling. As such, scientific coordination activities to steer, promote, and implement new strategies to leverage research across different departments at Helmholtz Munich is a priority.

Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.),
CEO of Helmholtz Munich:

"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in their research topics.

Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."

Your tasks
The successful candidate will perform scientific coordination activities, including the organisation of internal and external seminars, internships, retreats as well as science communication internally within Helmholtz Munich and externally in coordination with the corresponding established Departments at Helmholtz Munich.

Activities also include, but are not limited to, support for grant reporting and writing, writing news and articles for webpages as well as updating website content.

In addition, the successful candidate will be fully embedded in the scientific endeavour and research projects of the Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells and the Institute of Functional Epigenetics.

Working language is English. We offer a well-equipped, international and scientifically stimulating environment for boosting epigenetics and cellular plasticity activities with high international visibility.

Your profile

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in molecular and cellular biology
• Experience in working and/or having studied in different research institutions in several countries
• Full command of English, written and spoken

Desirable qualifications

• Previous “hands on” experience in molecular biology, gene regulation and/or chromatin biology or developmental biology
• Previous involvement in activities in science communication such as retreats and symposia as well as in science outreach programmes
• Strong international training and exposure to different languages, research cultures and environments

Benefits
International Staff Service
Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
 Personal Development
Continuous education and training
 Work-Life-Balance
Flexible working hours and flexi-time models
 Health Promotion
Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

Interested in applying?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Maria Torres-Padilla, 089 3187‑3317, who will be happy to help.

Your application should include

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees
• References from recent employers

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells
Feodor-Lynen-Straße 21
81377 München

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Additional Information
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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Helmholtz Munich

Country

Germany

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobrxiv.org/job/helmholtz-munich-27778-scientific-coordinator-f-m-x-epi…

STATUS: EXPIRED