Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) - Cluster of Excellence „Our Dynamic Universe“ (DYNAVERSE) - Köln

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Scientific Coordinator (f/m/x) - Cluster of Excellence „Our Dynamic Universe“ (DYNAVERSE)

I. Physics Institute

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Universities of Cologne and Bonn, the MPI for Radio-Astronomy, and Forschungszentrum Jülich are establishing the new Cluster of Excellence ‘Our Dynamic Universe’ (DYNAVERSE). The coordination is based at the Institute of Astrophysics in Cologne.

YOUR TASKS

Scientific coordination of the Cluster of Excellence and all related tasks, including:

• Preparation of scientific content (e.g. from astrophysics) also for popular science purposes, websites, etc

• Creative development and implementation of new formats for scientific collaboration and communication

• Organization of conferences, collaboration meetings, workshops, colloquia, and similar events

• Support in preparing scientific funding proposals

• Independent coordination and close collaboration within the team

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a degree (doctorate thesis, PhD or equivalent) in a natural science subject

• You have experience in writing scientific grant proposals

• You can work independently as well as in a team

• You have knowledge of LaTeX

• You have skills in creating and maintaining websites

• You have very good communication skills

• You speak and write German and English fluently

• You have experience in project management

WE OFFER

• An attractive coordination position within the framework of a collaboration with other universities and research institutions

• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

• Support in balancing work and family life

• Flexible working time models

• Extensive advanced training opportunities

• Occupational health management offers

• Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 October 2026 on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31 December 2032. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2608-05.The application deadline is 15 September 2026.

For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Dominik Riechers (office-dynaverse@ph1.uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our FAQs.