Scientific Coordinator (m/f/x) Integrated Research Training Group IRTG

The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status, Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity, and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 155 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main Universities (RMU).

The Collaborative Research Center 1507 “Membrane-associated Protein Assemblies, Machineries, and Supercomplexes” (www.sfb1507.de) at Goethe University Frankfurt offers as soon as possible a position of a

Scientific Coordinator (m/f/x) Integrated Research Training Group IRTG
(E 13 TV-G-U, 50% part-time)

for a limited period of four years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).

In our collaborative research center, 19 project leaders and around 100 employees work on the mechanistic elucidation of protein complexes and machineries at cell membranes, thus making pioneering contributions to biomedicine and the treatment of diseases. The Integrated Research Training Group, as part of the CRC 1507, is dedicated to scientifically educate PhD students and to accompany them on their way to a successful PhD thesis. The tasks of the IRTG coordinator include the management and creative development of this structured graduate training program. Furthermore, the coordinator supports the executive manager of the IRTG, organizes retreats and workshops for doctoral students, plans industry excursions, and maintains the alumni network of the CRC 1507.

Your responsibilities:

• Further development and implementation of the innovative graduate school program
• Evaluation and assessment of the scientific training
• Planning and coordination of events, such as workshops, career talks, and annual retreats
• Management of IRTG funds for scholarships and travel expenses

Your profile:

• You hold a scientific master’s degree in the field of biochemistry, chemistry, or a related natural science discipline and ideally a completed PhD in one of these fields.
• You are willing to develop professionally in the field of science management.
• You have very good communication skills in German and English.
• You are a strong writer and persuasive presenter, and you have good organizational skills.
• You are a team player, and it is important to you to build and maintain a professional network.

We offer:

• A challenging and varied job supporting international research
• An attractive workplace in an international environment on Science Campus Riedberg
• Long-term perspectives at Goethe University (extension of employment possible after four years)
• Excellent training opportunities as well as attractive social benefits (free job ticket, company pension scheme, etc.)
• The possibility to use the university sports facilities
• Flexible working hours, balancing family and work, possibility of home office

Goethe University is committed to equal opportunity, family friendliness, and diversity. To strengthen the diversity of perspectives and lived experiences within the university, applications from individuals with a migration background and from members of other groups that have so far been underrepresented are particularly welcome. Applicants with a severe disability, or those legally equivalent, will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal suitability. If women are underrepresented in a faculty or administrative unit, they will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal qualifications.

Are you interested in supporting our research center as scientific coordinator? Then please send your application with the usual documents, summarized in one PDF file, via e-mail until June 16, 2026, to: Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. Inga Hänelt, Institute of Biochemistry, Max-von-Laue-Straße 9, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, e-mail: [email protected].

Please note that application documents will not be returned. Goethe University will not reimburse any costs incurred in connection with the application process.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!