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(Junior) Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d)

Job Code: JSPM24
Location: Berlin, Germany
Start Date: November 2024
Contract: Full-time (40 hrs/week), initially 1 year with potential extension

Role Overview:

As a Scientific Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and managing our scientific projects, with a strong focus on Horizon Europe grants. You will work closely with our project management team, researchers, EU-OPENSCEEN partner sites and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and in compliance with funding requirements.

 To start, your work will focus on two Horizon Europe projects:

  • Pandemic preparedness beyond COVID-19 (ISIDORe project), in which we lead a work package on therapeutics services.
  • Provision of cutting-edge services for cancer research to foster patient benefits across Europe (canSERV project), in which we work on new therapeutic solutions.

Both projects involve large consortia of European Life Science Research Infrastructures. As EU-OPENSCREEN, we coordinate access to our screening platforms and medicinal chemistry laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administration and managementof granted projects and third-party funding in close cooperation with the project management team and the Director General.
  • Management of scientific research projects: Monitoring scientific projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
  • Support grant proposal preparation: Understanding grant requirements, collaborate with stakeholders and EU-OPENSCREEN partners and write/edit potential proposals.
  • Coordination of EU-OPENSCREEN's core scientific services, in close collaboration with experienced EU-OPENSCREEN project managers.
  • Reporting and documentation: Prepare and submit regular progress reports, deliverables and financial statements in accordance with Horizon Europe requirements.
  • Quality assurance: Ensure high-quality outcomes by implementing best practices in project management and scientific research. This includes organising, updating and maintaining archives and databases.
  • Budget management: Manage project budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and compliance with financial guidelines.
  • Development of outreach material and participation in dissemination activities.

Requirements:

  • Master’s or PhD in chemistry, biology or a related life sciences field (experience in high-throughput screening or medicinal chemistry considered a plus).
  • Knowledge of research infrastructures considered a plus.
  • Excellent project management skills, with experience in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
  • Proven experience managing EU-funded projects, particularly under Horizon Europe.
  • Strong organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluent English (German is a plus) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
  • Eligibility to work in Germany (EU citizenship or valid work permit).

Our Offer:

  • An exciting, collaborative work environment at the forefront of European research.
  • Flexible working hours, remote options and 30 days of annual holiday.
  • Professional development opportunities through training and qualifications.
  • A competitive salary, company pension and a great location on an international science campus, including a cafeteria and sports facilities.
  • Discounted public transit pass (Deutschlandticket)

How to Apply:

  1. Express your intent to apply using this webform or scan the barcode:
  1. Send your application as a single PDF file (max 5MB) named “JSPM-24_YourName_YourSurname_application” to jobs@eu-openscreen.eu, including:
    • Motivation letter
    • CV
    • Supporting documents (references, salary expectations, earliest start date)

Next Steps:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews starting in October 2024.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Tanja Miletic or Robert Harmel via LinkedIn or email us at jobs@eu-openscreen.eu.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Aushilfe für unsere Finanzabteilung (m/w/d)

Wir suchen ab sofort eine zuverlässige Aushilfe für unsere Finanzabteilung. Wenn Sie über eine kaufmännische Ausbildung verfügen und ein gutes Zahlenverständnis sowie Teamfähigkeit und Sorgfalt zu Ihren Stärken zählen, dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung!

Arbeitszeit: 20h/Woche flexibel – hybrides Arbeiten möglich

Vertrag: zunächst für ein Jahr befristet

Beginn: nächstmöglich

Ihre Aufgaben:

- Unterstützung bei der vorbereitenden Buchhaltung

- Bearbeitung der Eingangsrechnungen

- Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Zahlungen über unser ERP System Oracle Netsuite

- Allgemeine administrative Tätigkeiten in der Finanzabteilung

Ihr Profil:

- Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung

- Ausgeprägtes Zahlenverständnis und analytische Fähigkeiten

-Teamfähigkeit

- Zuverlässigkeit, sorgfältige und eigenständige Arbeitsweise

-gute Englischkenntnisse und Erfahrung mit einem ERP System sind von Vorteil

Wir bieten:

- Eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem engagierten Team

- Ein angenehmes Arbeitsumfeld

- Eine faire Vergütung

Interessiert? Dann senden Sie bitte Ihre vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen in einem PDF (max 5MB) unter Angabe Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins an: jobs@eu-openscreen.eu.

Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie kennenzulernen!