Job Description
„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.
The Division of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology is seeking a Scientific Project Manager in part-time (50 %).
Reference number: 2024-0212
The Division of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology headed by Prof. Dr. Moritz Gerstung at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is looking for a scientific project manager to coordinate a broad range of the laboratory's activities. The division develops AI applications to enhance our understanding of cancer biology and improve diagnostic tools. The group works closely with internal, national, and international collaborators, including basic researchers and clinicians. In this position, you will assist the division head, manage its scientific operations, and oversee many of the division's day-to-day activities.
The position is part-time but may be expanded to a full-time post by collaborating with the Division of Regulatory Genomics (Prof. Dr. Duncan Odom), which is one of the division's key internal collaborations.
- Scientific project management of the Gerstung lab
- Contribution to grant writing and grant reporting
- Contribution to scientific strategy development
- Collaboration management, coordinating data and material transfer agreements with internal and external legal teams
- Management of intellectual property, building bridges with internal innovation management, and handling patent applications
- Interacting with the institutional technical computing team to facilitate that the group's computational and storage needs are met
- Contribution to general administrative tasks
- Coordination of data management as well as work with data protection officers
- Internal communication and event organization, including pre- and post-administration of scientific meetings and conference calls
- Communication with all participating project scientists at national and international levels, in German and English
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in natural sciences or computer sciences or related areas is required; PhD (or equivalent) would be highly advantageous
- Hands-on experience with bioinformatics and research data management is required; additional familiarity with human data sensitivities is highly advantageous
- Expertise in science management and/or project and quality management is preferred, ideally in an academic setting
- Excellent communication, teamwork and management skills in an international working environment are required
- Independent, proactive working style with a desire for continued personal development
- Written and spoken proficiency in German and English
- Hands-on expertise in handling legal and regulatory aspects of scientific processes is preferred
- Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
- 30 days of vacation per year
- Flexible working hours
- Remuneration according to TV-L incl. company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
- Possibility of part-time work
- Family-friendly working environment
- Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
- Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development promote your talents
- Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being