## The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

## The job

We are looking for your support in managing the scope ‘Synthesis Grants’ module within our Planetary Solutions Program, in which interdisciplinary teams synthesize scientific results into application-ready knowledge tailored to the needs of our stakeholders.

## Your tasks

**The core tasks of the Grant-Manager include but are not limited to:**

- Supporting, and managing the first grant-cohort at the UFZ
- Planning and implementation of cross-disciplinary seminars and workshops for the teams receiving grants
- Preparing the second call for proposals at the centre and organising the subsequent selection process
- Identifying potentially suitable topics and interested teams at the UFZ for future grant applications
- Supporting teams find partners for their grants: advising applicants and providing targeted support in identifying and approaching potential project partners
- Organisation of the evaluation of the second cohort, research and approach to potential reviewers
- Marketing: designing and implementing measures for communication, visibility, and positioning of the synthesis grants at the UFZ

## We offer

- The opportunity to make a significant contribution to shaping a diverse and sustainable future together
- An exciting, secure workplace with varied tasks
- A comprehensive and high-quality
programme for qualification and further education
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

## Your profile

- Completed Master’s degree in sustainability sciences, environmental sciences, governance, political or social sciences, or a comparable field
- Research experience in the field of biodiversity, environmental pollution, or resilient ecosystems
- Experience in stakeholder-specific synthesis and integration of scientific knowledge to identify actionable options or transformation pathways
through previous work
- Experience in publishing high-level synthesis publications or white papers
- Structured and independent working style as well as strong planning and organisational skills
- Good proficiency in German and English, spoken and written
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary research environment


## Place of work

Leipzig, possible to work partly from home

## Working time

100% (39 hours/week)

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

## Contract limitations

limited contract / limited contract / until 31.05.2027

## Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.

## Contact

**Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:**
Dr. Joachim Nöller (joachim.noeller@ufz.de)

## Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your **photo**, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

## Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to **diversity** and actively supports **equal opportunities** for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.