Project Manager (m/f/d/x)

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Wissenschaftsmanagement

The Chair of Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology is looking for a motivated and well-organized Project Manager (m/f/d) to support the scientific coordination and administrative management of the second phase of the DFG Research Unit MultiTroph. Project Manager (m/f/d/x)

• Bewerbungsfrist: 30. November 2026
• Eintrittstermin: 1. Februar 2027
• Arbeitsumfang: Fulltime position
• Kennziffer: 00005251

Beschreibung

Using the Biodiversity-Ecosystem Functioning China (BEF-China) research platform, MultiTroph (Multi-trophic interactions in a forest biodiversity experiment in China) brings together a group of researchers from several German and Chinese partner institutions who investigate how tree diversity influences ecological interactions, food webs, and ecosystem functioning across multiple trophic levels.

The successful candidate will be based at the University of Freiburg and work closely with the project leader, participating principal investigators, PhD candidates, and Chinese partners to ensure effective communication, coordination, and implementation of project activities. The appointment is subject to the final approval of project funding by the funding agency.

Your responsibilities

• Scientific project coordination: Support the coordination of the participating research groups and subprojects, facilitate collaboration, monitor progress, and coordinate fieldwork activities in China in close collaboration with local partners.
• Ant suppression experiment: Lead the setup of a large-scale ant suppression experiment at the BEF-China site.
• Project administration and reporting: Coordinate administrative processes, maintain project documentation, monitor budgets, and support the preparation of reports for the funding agency.
• Communication and networking: Serve as a central contact point for project members and facilitate communication between participating institutions and international collaborators.
• Meetings and events: Organize and coordinate project meetings and workshops, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
• Project visibility and dissemination: Support scientific communication, the preparation of presentations and reports, and the dissemination of project results via social media, the project website and other communication channels.

Your profile

• A PhD in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field is highly desirable. Applicants holding a Master’s degree in a relevant field will also be considered.
• Experience in planning and conducting ecological experiments, preferably ant suppression experiments or experiments in forest ecosystems.
• Experience in project management, research coordination, and administration, preferably in an academic environment.
• Willingness and flexibility to spend extended periods in China to oversee and ensure the successful implementation of the ant suppression experiment at the BEF-China site.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of German or Chinese is an advantage.
• An interest in biodiversity research, ecology, and multi-disciplinary scientific collaboration.

We offer

• An opportunity to contribute to a multi-disciplinary Research Unit addressing fundamental questions in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
• A varied and responsible position at the interface of scientific research, project coordination, and administration.
• A collaborative working environment with researchers from different German and Chinese institutions.

Application

Please submit your application, including a cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience, your CV, relevant certificates, and names of two references as a single PDF file by 30.11.2026 via the University of Freiburg’s application platform.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexandra-M. Klein via email (alexandra.klein@nature.uni-freiburg.de).

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

The position is limited to 31. Januar 2031. The salary will be determined in accordance with 13 TV-L.

We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.

Bewerbung

Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00005251, by 30. November 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

University of Freiburg Chair of Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology Stefan-Meier-Str. 76 79104 Freiburg

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Alexandra-Maria Klein on the phone number +49 761 203-67770 or E-Mail alexandra.maria.klein@mail.nature.uni-freiburg.de.

General and legal remarks

Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz – German General Equal Treatment Act).
Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
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