Electrochemist, Chemist as Project Manager - Energy Technology (f/m/d)

Ensure the organizational management of the project (assisting the coordinator in the implementation of the project, preparation and follow-up of meetings and decisions, helping to organize project-related events, ensuring the production of deliverables within deadlines, etc.)

Management of administrative and financial aspects of the project (acting as a point of contact for administrative inquiries from project participants, assisting beneficiaries with administrative tasks within the project in accordance with the administrative rules and procedures of MSCA, managing and monitoring financial matters and consortium-wide distribution of pre-financing, interim and final payments, coordinating the submission of financial reports, etc.)

Perform administrative tasks (helping to prepare financial progress reports and minutes of consortium meetings, assisting in drafting reports to the EU, managing and monitoring the project web page, implementing internal and external communication tools, etc.)

The position is available from 1 September 2026 at the Innovative Electron Microscopy Department of the INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials.

• We are looking for a highly motivated person (f/m/d) with a Master’s or PhD degree in electrochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, who is self-driven and passionate about working in a multinational and multidisciplinary research consortium.
• Working hours between 75% and 100%, by agreement.
• Experience in research administration, financial reporting, report writing, and in the management and implementation of EU projects.
• Good organizational and analytical skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Very good communication and writing skills, with a thorough command of the English language and a proven knowledge of German language (C1).
• Ability to work as a member of an international, multidisciplinary team.

• Fixed-term contract for 4 years.
• Payment follows the German collective wage agreement for government service workers (TV-L, on the E13 level).
• A comprehensive benefits package (flexible working hours, mobile working, company pension scheme).
• We are looking forward to receiving your application (CV, a motivation letter, transcripts of degrees) by 15th July 2026. Please use the apply button.

For more information on the institute, please see: https://www.leibniz-inm.de/en/

The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flex time, and mobile working. We promote professional opportunities for women and strongly encourage them to apply. Full-time jobs can be generally divided. People with disabilities are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given priority if equally qualified.