Jobbeschreibung
„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 laboratories of Dr. Duncan Odom (Division of Regulatory Genomics and Cancer Evolution) and Dr. Moritz Gerstung (Division of Artificial Intelligence in Oncology) are jointly seeking a Secretary as Parental Leave Replacement in part-time (max. 24h/week).
Reference number: 2024-0241
We are seeking an administrative assistant starting October 21, 2024 to provide a wide range of advanced administrative duties. The duties and tasks may be complex in nature and require independent action and a high degree of initiative in resolving problems and making recommendations.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include the following:
- Managing research group budgets and correspondences
- Handling basic administrative activities required for the research group (e.g. telephone, mail processing, filing, data management, keeping appointment calendars)
- Oversight of visiting scientists' appointments
- Organisational preparation and follow-up of business trips at home and abroad
- Organisational preparation and follow-up of lecture series and events
- Translation of German and English texts and letters
- Assistance in editing and proofreading of manuscripts and expert opinions
- Successfully completed commercial training as a secretary or foreign language secretary or a commercial apprenticeship or similar
- Independent and reliable working methods and organizational skills
- Very good knowledge of the German and English language, both written and spoken; note that the default working language is English
- Solid knowledge of Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge in dealing with databases
- Strong communication and team skills
- Commitment and sense of responsibility
- Interest in medical and scientific research is desirable
- 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 payments
- 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