Facts

Number of employees
1.500
Category
Project manager
Location
Germany, Saxony, Freiberg
Area of responsibility
Academia and research, Natural sciences
Start date (earliest)
01.02.2026
Duration
18 months
Full/Part-time
part-time: 25h/week
Remuneration
TVöD-Bund
Working language and expected level
  • English ( Business fluent )
Homepage
https://www.hzdr.de

Requirements

Field of study
Natural sciences and mathematics

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Application deadline
28.11.2025
Reference number
2025/137
Online
https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75814

Project coordinator for an EU project (f/m/d)

Helm­holtz-Zen­trum Dres­den-Ros­sen­dorf e.V.

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.

The Department of Modelling and Evaluation is looking for a Project coordinator for an EU project (f/m/d).

Tasks

  • Liaise with project partners, stakeholders, and the EU Commission to maintain effective communication and collaboration
  • Monitor project progress, prepare progress reports, and ensure timely submission of deliverables
  • Manage the project budget, track expenditures, and ensure financial compliance
  • Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and events
  • Identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project execution
  • Prepare and maintain project documentation, presentations, and records

Requirements

  • Completed university studies (Master/Diploma/PhD) preferably in the field of geosciences or related fields
  • Relevant professional experience in the specified area
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • You have already experience in coordinating EU projects
  • Contributions to dissemination and PR activities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse and international team
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel within the EU as required
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software

What we offer

  • A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
  • Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
  • Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
  • We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
  • Numerous company health management offerings
  • Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
  • An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-applicationsystem: https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pLang=en&pOid=75814

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