Coordinator of Early-Career Programs and Diversity Management (f/m/x)

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

The Cluster of Excellence CIBSS Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies seeks to fill the position of

Coordinator of Early-Career Programs and Diversity Management (f/m/x), 75%

Part-time position (75 %)

About CIBSS
Cells in complex organisms communicate through biological signals to coordinate tasks, form tissues, and adapt to environmental conditions. The Cluster of Excellence CIBSS – Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies – investigates biological signalling processes across multiple scales to develop a comprehensive understanding of this communication. Through a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research program and the integration of signal research with innovative analytical and synthetic technologies, CIBSS expands the boundaries of signal research and opens new avenues to address global challenges in biomedicine and sustainable agriculture.

Your Role
As Coordinator of Early-Career Programs and Diversity Management, you will have an important role within the CIBSS Management Office. You will serve as the Cluster’s central point of contact for early-career researchers and for all matters related to early career support programs and diversity management.

Your responsibilities

• Area coordination, quality assurance, and strategic development of CIBSS Early Career Programs for doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and junior group leaders
• Coordination and development of the Launchpad Workshop series, Launchpad Funds Program, and scientific courses for CIBSS doctoral candidates
• Establishment and management of structured mentoring and career planning support
• Planning and coordination of research-oriented courses for bachelor's and master's students, and development of new initiatives to spark student interest in signalling research
• Establishment and further development of diversity management measures across all career stages
• Communication and coordination with contact persons from other early-career support programs in Freiburg
• Development and implementation of a comprehensive onboarding concept
• Establishment and further development of measures to promote the internal and international networking and visibility of early-career researchers

Your profile

• Successfully completed master's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in a natural or life science field, ideally with a subsequent doctoral degree
• Experience in coordinating career counselling and professional development of (international) early-career researchers at a university or other research institution
• Strong grasp of the requirements for subsequent career paths both within and outside academic research, and of the current best practices in researcher career development
• Ideally, solid knowledge and experience in diversity management and onboarding processes, or willingness to develop further in this area
• Independent and responsible working style
• Excellent organizational and conceptual skills
• Capacity for critical evaluation, and motivation to continuously develop your area of responsibility within the Cluster and your own qualification profile
• Strong communication skills in English and in German, in both written and spoken form
• Strong teamwork abilities, flexibility, professional demeanor, and enthusiasm for working with early-career researchers

Our offer

• A central, responsible position in an excellent research consortium with high international visibility
• You will be the central point of contact in the cluster for early-career researchers and for all questions regarding funding programs and diversity management
• From the outset, you will be expected to take on responsibility and contribute your own ideas for innovative funding programs and initiatives for early-career researchers
• A collegial and motivated team that values your expertise and dedication
• Onboarding
• Support for further education and professional development
• Flexible working time models and family-friendly work arrangements
• A modern work environment at our Cluster of Excellence in Freiburg – a city offering an excellent research environment, a vibrant innovation ecosystem, and a high quality of life

As part of the University of Freiburg, CIBSS is committed to the principles of equality and diversity. We explicitly welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

The position is limited to 31. Dezember 2032. The salary will be determined in accordance with E 13 TV-L.

Application
Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00004767, by 18. Januar 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:

By Email to:
Kathrin.Pensold@cibss.uni-freiburg.de

online via „Apply now“

For further information, please contact Dr. Christina Groß on the phone number +49 761 203 97167 or E-Mail christina.gross@cibss.uni-freiburg.de.

General and legal remarks:

Full-time positions may generally be split up into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no formal or legal barriers. Candidates are selected in accordance with the provisions of the AGG (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz - German General Equal Treatment Act). Applicants with disabilities (Schwerbehinderte Menschen) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification.
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