We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.
The Universities of Cologne and Bonn, the MPI for Radio-
Astronomy, and Forschungszentrum Jülich are establish-
ing the new Cluster of Excellence ‘Our Dynamic Universe’
(DYNAVERSE). The coordination is based at the Institute of
Astrophysics in Cologne.
YOUR TASKS
Scientific coordination of the Cluster of Excellence and all
related tasks, including:
» Preparation of scientific content (e.g. from astrophysics)
also for popular science purposes, websites, etc
» Creative development and implementation of new
formats for scientific collaboration and communication
» Organization of conferences, collaboration meetings,
workshops, colloquia, and similar events
» Support in preparing scientific funding proposals
» Independent coordination and close collaboration
within the team
YOUR PROFILE
» You hold a degree (doctorate thesis, PhD or equivalent)
in a natural science subject
» You have experience in writing scientific grant
proposals
» You can work independently as well as in a team
» You have knowledge of LaTeX
» You have skills in creating and maintaining websites
» You have very good communication skills
» You speak and write German and English fluently
» You have experience in project management
WE OFFER
» An attractive coordination position within the framework
of a collaboration with other universities and research
institutions
» A diverse working environment with equal
opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Flexible working time models
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» 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 from 1 October 2026 on a full-time
basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled for
a fixed term until 31 December 2032. If the applicant meets
the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications,
the salary will be based on remuneration 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 Wiss2608-05.The application
deadline is 07 September 2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Dominik
Riechers ([email protected]) and take a
look at our FAQs.
Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) -
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
I. Physics Institute
Cluster of Excellence „Our Dynamic Universe“ (DYNAVERSE)
