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science, technology, and administration.
Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) -
CRC/Transregio 341 „Plant Ecological Genetics“
The CRC/Transregio 341 „Plant Ecological Genetics“
addresses a key challenge of the future:how do plants
genetically adapt to changing environmental conditions?
In this research network funded by the German Research
Foundation (DFG), scientists from nine German research
institutions collaborate at the interface of ecology and
genetics. The scientific coordination serves as a central hub
connecting research, management, and early-career devel-
opment. It networks researchers, projects, and locations
and simultaneously shapes the integrated Graduate School
GEcoGen as an attractive training programme in the field of
Plant Ecological Genetics.
YOUR TASKS
» Organizing activities and events for researchers (f/m/x)
» Integration of partner institutions and coordination of
joint activities
» Implement public outreach projects, including the
preparation of scientific reports
» Coordinate GEcoGen;including, if possible, the planning
and implementation of internal scientific
workshops for GEcoGen doctoral students
(e.g., ecology, statistics)
» Organize the GEcoGen recruitment process
» Implement measures to promote quality and diversity
» Provide administrative support
YOUR PROFILE
» a degree in life sciences (e.g. plant sciences, genetics,
ecology), a doctorate degree is a strong advantage
» Experience in research management is an advantage
» Independent and structured way of working, high level
of initiative and ability to work in a team
» Excellent communication skills and appropriate
assertiveness
» Interest in developing own courses
(e.g. statistics, ecology)
» Very good knowledge of German and English,
both written and spoken
» Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
WE OFFER
» A responsible and varied position involving interesting
cross-cutting topics and great potential for shaping and
development
» The opportunity to actively shape and develop an
interdisciplinary research project
» An open environment in a committed team
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable
for job sharing
» Opportunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and
diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accor-
dance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-
Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW).
We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable
candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and
social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and
identity.
The position is available immediately on a full-time basis
(39,83 hours per week) or suitable for job-sharing. The
position is to be filled for a fixed term until 30.06.2030. If
the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and
personal qualifications, the salary is based on remunera-
tion group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public
sector.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is TUV2606-07. The application
deadline is 05.07.2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Juliette
de Meaux ([email protected]) and take a look at our
FAQs.
Institute for Plant Sciences | Department of Biology
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
