Who we are looking for

We are an internationally renowned foundation that supports young scientists in the field of biomedical basic research. We are currently seeking a

Programme Administrator for Fellowship Support and Research Funding

Your responsibilities

  • Supporting the office from processing incoming applications through to the awarding of fellowships and travel grants.
  • Preparing extensive and diverse materials for the selection processes.
  • Organising and assisting with the selection processes for funding programmes as well as preparing funding decisions.
  • Providing personalised and comprehensive support to fellows throughout the duration of their funding.
  • Preparing for and/or participating in seminars, meetings, and committee sessions.
  • Handling predominantly English email correspondence and acting as the primary contact (in German and English) for initial enquiries about the funding programmes.
  • Maintaining databases and compiling statistics.

Your profile

  • Completed vocational training or academic qualifications in business administration or life sciences.
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills; German language proficiency at a native-speaker level.
  • Enthusiasm for supporting young people.
  • A confident and approachable demeanour, with a sensitive and diplomatic manner when engaging with young scientists from around the world.
  • Proficiency in common Office software.
  • Willingness to develop skills in working with complex databases.
  • Readiness to travel.
  • Ideally, experience in research funding.

What we offer

  • A full-time position (or part-time at 80%) with diverse responsibilities and opportunities to engage with fascinating stakeholders in the international scientific community.
  • An attractive salary package with additional benefits for pension contributions.
  • You will join a foundation team currently comprising 15 staff members.

How to apply

Please send your application (cover letter, CV, and relevant certificates) by 15 January 2025 to bewerbungen(at)bifonds.de.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the foundation’s Managing Directors, Dr Stephan Formella or Marc Wittstock (Tel. +49 (0) 61 31 27 50 80).

We are looking forward to your application!