Coordinator (f/m/x) for the LIV Graduate Program

The Leibniz Institute of Virology (LIV) is an independent research institution for basic biomedical research. As a foundation under civil law and member of the Leibniz Association, the Institute holds a leading position both nationally and internationally. The LIV is located on the research campus in Hamburg-Eppendorf, in close proximity to the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), and at the Centre for Structural Systems Biology (CSSB) on the Hamburg-Bahrenfeld research campus. As of the next possible date, the LIV is looking for a highly motivated, team- and service-oriented

Coordinator (m/f/x) for the LIV Graduate Program in Part-Time (50%)

to effectively manage and support the further development of the LIV Graduate Program for doctoral candidates.

• Managing the application and recruitment process for PhD candidates, including preparing application materials for the admissions committee, organizing PhD recruitment days, and overseeing all hiring-related procedures
• Advising PhD candidates throughout the program, e.g., on admissions policies, the LIV Graduate Program, and individual progress
• Planning and organizing LIV Graduate Program activities, including events, seminars, and workshops
• Coordinating the PhD curriculum on infection biology, currently as an annual Summer School in collaboration with the partners from the Leibniz Center Infection (LCI)
• Contributing to the ongoing development and strategic enhancement of the LIV Graduate Program
• Preparing and coordinating applications for third-party funding to support and advance the LIV Graduate Program

• University degree in natural sciences or a similar area and/or in the field of scientific management
• Extensive experience in project management and the coordination of scientific work
• Experience in writing and coordinating grant applications and proposals is a plus
• Independent, conscientious and structured working style
• Commitment and quick comprehension
• Teamwork qualities with intercultural skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, self-reliant, assertive, and excellent time management skills
• Very good communication and writing skills both in English and German