Senckenberg – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F), starting as soon as possible:
Scientific Coordinator for IPCC TG-Data (f/m/d)
(Full time / part time)
Location: Frankfurt am Main
Employment scope: Full-time; part time
Type of contract: Temporary, limited to 2 years
Remuneration: Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H) / E13
Senckenberg is one of the world’s leading research institutions in the field of Biodiversity and Earth System Research, with eight research institutes and three natural history museums across Germany and scientists from over 40 nations. Our headquarter is located in the thriving commercial metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany, which also hosts one of our most famous facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum. The mission of the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre is to study the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change.
Within Senckenberg, the International Science-Policy Unit serves as a bridge between scientific research and policy processes, with a particular focus on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and global environmental assessments.
One of the office’s major activities is supporting the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body responsible for assessing the scientific basis of climate change. In this context, Senckenberg hosts and supports the Co-Chair of the IPCC Task Group on Data Support for Climate Change Assessments (TG-Data).
TG-Data plays a central role in coordinating data and knowledge governance across the IPCC assessment process, working closely with IPCC Working Groups, Technical Support Units (TSUs), Data Distribution Centre (DDC) partners, and the IPCC Secretariat. Its activities include developing guidance and standards for data management and reproducibility, promoting FAIR and CARE principles, coordinating data workflows, supporting open and transparent assessment practices, and contributing to capacity-building activities for IPCC authors and experts worldwide.
Your tasks
- Support the Co-Chair of the IPCC TG-Data in implementing the workplan and activities;
- Coordinate interactions among IPCC Working Groups, TSUs, DDC partners, and the IPCC Secretariat to ensure coherent data and knowledge governance processes;
- Support the coordination and documentation of data flows across the IPCC assessment process, including input datasets, intermediate products, and final assessment-related datasets;
- Organize and document meetings, workshops, webinars, and expert consultations, and support reporting activities for the IPCC Bureau, Panel, and other governance bodies;
- Prepare technical reports, briefing materials, training resources, and communication products for international expert audience;
- Contribute to outreach, dissemination, and capacity-building activities related to climate data and knowledge governance; and
- Represent TG-Data and Senckenberg at national and international meetings, workshops, and conferences
Your profile
- A Master’s degree or PhD in natural sciences, environmental sciences, climate science, Earth system science, data science, information science, science-policy studies, or a related field;
- Experience in scientific, policy, or science-policy processes, ideally in international or interdisciplinary contexts;
- Knowledge of research data management, open science, metadata standards, or related aspects of scientific knowledge systems;
- Excellent written and spoken English;
- Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in international and interdisciplinary environments;
- Ability to work independently, proactively, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel (approximately 2–3 trips per year, depending on project needs).
Desireable skills
- Familiarity with climate, biodiversity, or Earth system data and digital infrastructures is an asset;
- Knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset
We offer
- access to an international network of scientists, policymakers and research organizations
- an attractive job within the inspired and dynamic working environment of an internationally recognized research institution
- flexible working hours – mobile working options – employee ID card with free admission to Senckenberg museums – annual special payment – collectively agreed vacation entitlement – company pension plan
Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.
Hot to apply?
Please upload your application as a single PDF by 05 July 2026.
Your application should include:
- A letter of motivation outlining your relevant experience, qualifications, and interest in the position;
- A curriculum vitae;
- Copies of academic degrees and relevant certificates; and
- Contact details of two professional references.
Please submit your application via our online application system. If you are viewing this vacancy on an external job platform, please visit our careers page and apply via the corresponding „Apply“ button. Applications submitted by email cannot be considered.
Contact
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main
For specific questions about this role, please contact Dr. Aidin Niamir at [email protected]
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Please visit our website at www.senckenberg.de for further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
