Deputy speaker (Referent:in) of the speaker of the Helmholtz program MML

• Support of the speaker of the Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML)
• Coordinating and writing reports and proposals of the Helmholtz program "From Matter to Materials and Life" (MML) and the DESY Photon Science division, including reviewing and merging contributions from the program topics
• Coordination, preparation, conclusion, and assessment of management meetings of the MML speaker and the DESY Photon Science director
• Support of the MML speaker regarding program organization, incl. representative duties

• Scientific degree (master's or higher) in physics or related discipline or, alternatively, degree in science management plus broad experience with/understanding of physics and related scientific topics
• Extensive experience in science management
• Extensive experience in coordination of scientific and/or administrative projects
• Extensive experience in preparation and coordination of large(r) research proposals and reports
• Extensive experience in coordination, preparation, conclusion, and assessment of scientific and management meetings
• Ability to represent the MML speaker in management meetings
• Understanding of the Helmholtz context would be a strong plus, otherwise short-term guided self-education of Helmholtz structures is expected
• Strong team player, also in interdisciplinary collaborations
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and German

Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work-life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.