Biologist as Project Coordinator (m/f/d)

About the organization

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is among the world’s leading organizations for application-oriented research. Its 74 institutes are developing forward-looking technologies that serve both the economy and society, supported by around 30,000 people across engineering, science, administration, and IT. Joining Fraunhofer means wanting to make a difference for yourself, for the organization, and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, the focus is on innovative approaches for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and conditions caused by dysregulated immune function. The institute brings together interdisciplinary teams working at the intersection of science and industry, covering areas such as biomedicine, drug discovery, and nanomicroscopy.

The Fraunhofer external site “Immunology, Infection and Pandemic Research IIP” is dedicated to developing interventions that help prevent the emergence of new infectious diseases and curb the spread of existing ones. It also works to improve therapies for infections and their immunological sequelae. Research activities include new multi-parameter diagnostics, antiviral and immunomodulatory therapeutics, active and passive vaccines, as well as devices that support technical approaches to interrupt transmission routes and point-of-need diagnostic solutions. Data science is a key cross-cutting element of all research areas.

Role overview

In this position, you will support the coordination and management of research projects and third-party funded initiatives in the fields of immunology, infection research, and pandemic research.

Key responsibilities

• Manage research and externally funded projects related to immunology, infection research, and pandemic research.
• Identify suitable national and international funding opportunities, assess them, and help secure public and industry funding.
• Help build strategic partnerships and collaborate closely with researchers at the institute.
• Communicate with national and international authorities as well as ethics committees.
• Prepare offers and contracts for clients and partners, and support negotiations in research and development settings.
• Coordinate with the legal department and contribute to budget and capacity planning across different projects.
• Represent Fraunhofer ITMP in professional circles by attending national and international conferences and networking events.

Candidate profile

• A completed university degree in a natural science discipline or an equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, several years of experience coordinating and managing scientific research projects.
• Practical experience in obtaining third-party funding, for example through EU funding programs, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFTR), or similar national and international funding bodies.
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, monitor, and complete project tasks in a goal-oriented way.
• Basic understanding of administrative workflows, scientific work methods, and laboratory processes.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
• Strong initiative, reliability, organizational ability, negotiation skills, and assertiveness.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with a flextime model to support a healthy work-life balance.
• 30 days of vacation plus time off on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
• Occupational pension provision (VBL) and additional public-sector benefits, including an annual special payment.
• Capital-forming benefits.
• Subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket.
• Access to broad professional development and training opportunities.
• Corporate benefits with offers from well-known brands and manufacturers.
• Access to Fraunhofer’s extensive network.

Additional information

This role involves active project coordination, funding acquisition, stakeholder communication, and representation at conferences. The position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany and is designed as an on-site full-time role.

Terms and conditions

No salary or stipend amount was specified in the source. No application deadline, start date, or vacancy count was provided.