The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, a leading computer science research organisation with currently 130 employees, is looking, for an initial two-year period, for an

The research group of Joël Ouaknine, in conjunction with the Saarland Informatics Campus, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Administrative Grant Manager to support the recently awarded ERC Synergy Grant “Dynamical and Arithmetical Model Checking (DynAMiCs)”.

We are looking for a dedicated professional to oversee the administrative and financial management of the DynAMiCs project, ensuring its smooth operation and compliance with ERC regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge research initiative at the intersection of theoretical computer science, mathematics, and logic.

• Grant Administration: Ensure compliance with ERC guidelines, manage reporting requirements, and facilitate communication with funding bodies.
• Financial Coordination: Monitor project budgets, prepare financial reports, and track expenditures in coordination with university financial offices.
• Project Management: Support the research team in organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences related to the grant.
• Human Resources & Recruitment: Assist with the hiring processes for research personnel, including coordinating job postings and onboarding. Communication & Outreach: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, maintain project documentation, and contribute to dissemination activities.
• General Support: Provide administrative support to the Principal Investigators (PIs) and ensure the efficient execution of the project’s objectives.
• Grant Support: Support researchers at the Saarland Informatics Campus in their application for other third-party funded projects.
• Public Relations & Science Communication: Communicate research of the Saarland Informatics Campus in a comprehensible manner, for example, via press releases.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in administration, management, finance, or a related field. Prior experience in research administration or grant management (preferably in an ERC-funded or similar EU‑funded project) is highly desirable.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, meet deadlines, and handle administrative complexities.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial tracking, and reporting within an academic or research setting.
• Communication & Language Skills: Excellent command of English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is an asset.
• IT Proficiency: Familiarity with standard office tools (Microsoft Office, Google Suite), LaTeX, and financial management systems used in research institutions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an international research environment.

• A stimulating academic environment within the Saarland Informatics Campus, a renowned research hub for computer science in Europe.
• Salary according up to EG 13 TVöD Bund, according to qualification.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact research initiative with leading experts in theoretical computer science and mathematics.
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

The MPI for Software Systems and the Saarland Informatics Campus actively promote equality and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome your application no matter your gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

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