Officer for Strategic Support of Research Grant Applications
Reference number: 2024-0337
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- Grants Office
“Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.
The Grants Office of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking to expand its team by appointing an
The Grants Office advises and supports DKFZ scientists in acquiring funding from national and international funding organizations for projects in the field of cancer research.
Your Tasks
- Provide information, guidance and individual support for DKFZ scientists seeking suitable funding programs for their research (e.g. German, EU and international funding programs, with a focus on research valorization)
- Assist scientists in preparing the strategic orientation and content of their third-party funded grant applications from the project idea to the draft and full application phase
- Read and provide feedback on grant proposals for individual and collaborative research
- Organize and carry out workshops and information events for various target groups on relevant topics related to third-party funding and grant applications
- Provide text modules for grant applications
- Close collaboration with the project administration team of the Grants Office as well as with other administrative departments
Your Profile
- Master's and PhD degree in a relevant discipline in natural sciences, ideally with postdoctoral experience
- Proven experience and knowledge of German and international research funding programs
- Experience in the acquisition and administration of third-party funded research projects
- Interest in supporting researchers to exploit their scientific results via funding programs
- Service-minded work ethos, capacity to work in an intercultural setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work effectively in a team and independently
- Ability to work proactively and creatively
- Strong organizational skills, good time management and structured thinking
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Fluent spoken and written German and English are essential
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
Family-friendly working environment
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being
Are you interested?
Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!
Dr. Aynur Kaya Copur
Phone: +49 (0)6221/42-2711
We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.
