The Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen welcomes applications for a Project Coordinator (f/m/d) at the Theoretical Chemistry group (Group of Prof. Reinhard Maurer).
Position Details
- Location: University of Göttingen, Germany
- Duration: until 28.02.2031 (full-time or part-time)
- Start Date: May 11, 2026 (or shortly after)
- Salary: Pay grade 13 TV-L (100%)
- Contact: Prof. Reinhard Maurer
Research Focus
The Faculty of Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is seeking to fill the following position starting May 11, 2026 (or as soon as possible): Project Coordinator (m/f/d).
The position is located at the Institute of Physical Chemistry in the Department of Theoretical Chemistry (Prof. Maurer). The role offers up to 100% of the regular weekly working hours (currently 39.8 hours/week). The position involves the coordination of a 5-year large-scale research project as part of an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and is limited until February 28, 2031. The position is generally available as a part-time role (at least 50%). Salary is paid according to pay scale E13 TV-L.
Your Responsibilities
- Central Coordination: Manage a 5-year fixed-term research project in close coordination with international project partners across multiple locations.
- Project Management: Plan, monitor, and control project progress, milestones, and budgets in accordance with the requirements of the funding institution.
- Communication: Interface with funding agencies, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.
- Reporting: Prepare interim and final reports and document project results.
- Events & Logistics: Plan and execute international conferences, regular research group retreats, and cross-site research stays; provide logistical support for international guests and partners.
- Data Management: Develop, implement, and maintain a cross-site data management concept in close coordination with the IT departments of partner institutions; advise project members on research data management.
- Recruitment: Create and publish job advertisements for PhD and Postdoc positions in collaboration with project leaders; coordinate and administratively support the application and selection process.
- Onboarding: Onboard new employees and facilitate networking within the research group.
- Third-party Funding: Provide content-related and administrative support for the preparation and submission of grant proposals to national and international funding institutions (e.g., DFG, EU Horizon).
- Strategy: Research funding opportunities and support strategic planning for future applications.
- Public Relations: Actively design the project’s external scientific communication (website, newsletter, social media).
- Research Support: If needed and given suitable prior experience, support research activities in the field of Theoretical Chemistry.
Your Profile
Required:
- Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent), preferably in natural science or related field; a PhD is an advantage.
- Excellent organisational skills and a structured, independent way of working.
- Business fluency in German and English (written and spoken), particularly proficient English skills.
- Willingness to undertake occasional business trips.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills for collaborating within a research institution.
Desired:
- Experience with administrative processes at German universities and/or research institutions.
- Knowledge of research data management and project management.
General Information
The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The university views itself as a family-friendly institution and promotes the compatibility of science/career and family. The university has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people; applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference in the case of equal qualification.
Application Details
Please submit your application by March 20, 2026, including the following documents: cover letter, CV, copies of relevant degrees and work certificates, and (if applicable) a list of publications. Electronic submission (preferably as a single PDF file) is requested to:
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Reinhard Maurer, Abteilung Theoretische Chemie, Tammannstr. 6, 37077 Göttingen
Email: r.maurer@chemie.uni-goettingen.de
For questions regarding specific tasks, please contact Prof. Maurer. For other questions, please contact Mr. Markus Hold (Tel. +49 551 39-23101, Email: mhold@gwdg.de).
For more information, visit the [official job posting](https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/644546.html?filters={%22vollzeit%22:[],%22befristet%22:[],%22gruppe%22:[],%22besoldGrp%22:[]}&details=3197.