Coordinator

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

Coordinator

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Job vacancy starting: 12/01/2024 | Working hours: 10.00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IVa

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3172

We are looking for a committed personality with a high degree of motivation and independence, who will be responsible for the doctoral school "Microbiology and Environmental Sciences" at the Center as a temporary replacement.

The Doctoral School provides the administrative framework for approximately 80 students in the fields of research Biology, Molecular Biology, Geosciences, and Environmental Sciences from their admission all the way to the defense. We support the students through training and teaching at the PhD level, organize events and develop the school together with the students.
You are the essential core of the Doctoral School team and - with the support of the team - take care of budget, teaching and event organization and all administrative agendas.

This position is limited to one year.

• You organize the processes in the Doctoral School "Microbiology and Environmental Sciences", assist the students and faculty and contribute to the development of the Doctoral School with innovative ideas.
• You work in close cooperation with the Student Service Centers, as well as with the departments of Public Relations, Finance and Controlling, and Human Resources of the University of Vienna and the Centre for Doctoral Studies.
• You plan and manage the budget of the Doctoral School and organize calls for new positions and finishing grants for doctoral students.
• You are the central contact point and take care of English and German correspondence with all interfaces (team-internal, university, students, faculty, website, etc.).

• Professional experience in the field of science coordination, administration and organization of university teaching, event management, internet and communication (preferably in a scientific/university context).
• Completed Master's degree in the Natural or Life Sciences is a prerequisite, a Natural or Life Sciences doctorate is of advantage.
• Very good MS Office skills, affinity for technology (handling of website, recruiting tools, SAP, ticket systems, automation of workflows)
• Very good written and oral communication skills in German and English

Your special working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills.

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours and can also work remotely, with mutual consent also part-time (minimum 30h/week).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse university background in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2.991 (in 2023) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

• With your CV and letter of motivation
• Degree certificate (master's or PhD)
• Further documents, such as reference letters, if available.
• Via our job portal / Apply now-button

Nadja Holzleitner

nadja.holzleitner@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 10/31/2024