[Job offer] Research Coordinator in part-time - Earth System Data Exploration

[KM Florentine Weber]

Are you a PhD holder in Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering or Engineering with an insatiable curiosity for connecting with new people, communicating scientific concepts, and leading team initiatives? Do you have a passion for organizing engaging meetings, workshops, and conferences, and think you can help shape the future of science and society with your skills? If you are interested in a part-time role that provides great flexibility and if you are eager to work in the context of cutting-edge research on AI models for weather and climate, this might be the perfect job for you We are thrilled to invite you to the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), where we are building Europe`s first exascale computing system focus on a large-scale AI models. The JSC`s Earth System Data Exploration (ESDE) research group collaborates with numerous national and international institutions, as well as weather services, to create a pioneering AI foundation model for weather and climate predictions. This is achieved within the context of several BMFTR and EU-funded projects. Further information about our research group can be found here: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/ias/jsc/about-us/structure/research-groups/esde

Job offer: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2025-254

Your Job:

In this role, you will work alongside passionate scientists, project leaders and project managers to coordinate and manage funded research projects and share the success of ESDE`s research through social media, web pages, and other platforms. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinating and managing funded research projects with project leaders 
  
• Communicating research results and achievements to a wider audience 
  
• Tracking project timelines, coordinating upcoming milestones, and deliverables 
  
• Organizing workshops, meetings, and conferences 
  
• Assisting in preparing project reports and proposals

Your Profile:

To be part of our dynamic team, you should have: 

• A Master`s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering, preferred with a subsequent PhD
  
• A curious and enthusiastic mindset, with excellent interpersonal and networking skills 
  
• Strong management and coordinating abilities 
  
• Pronounced editorial skills with a sense for aesthetics and design 
  
• Exceptional communication skills in English (and preferably German)
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• INNOVATIVE RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: Working in an environment that pushes the frontiers of scientific and technological challenges with access to cutting-edge and unique supercomputing systems, including Europe`s first exascale computer 
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support
  
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models in a part-time position with 15-30 working hours per week allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
  
• LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of leave (depending on agreed working time arrangements) plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
  
• CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

You will be employed for a fixed term of 3 years. Salary and social security benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on your current qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to you. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality