At the earliest possible entry date, the TUM Graduate School is looking for a full-time

Junior Science Manager (m/f/d)
in the area of „Public Relations and Diversity”.

Technical University of Munich (TUM) is committed to the scientific training of junior researchers in science, engineering, life sciences and social sciences. The TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS) promotes the scientific and interdisciplinary qualification of doctoral candidates to the highest international standards. Professional science management develops and organizes the high-quality doctoral program and all services. As Junior Science Manager at TUM you will be systematically qualified in our 4-year Science Management Qualification Program (SMQP). This will include on-the-job training as project manager and lecturer in TUM-GS seminars as well as a dedicated training program in science management and neighboring fields. Acquitting yourself well in your tasks and successfully completing the SMQP with a certificate will open great career prospects at TUM as well as at leading universities and research institutions around the world.

After an introductory phase, you will take on the following general responsibilities and develop further expertise in:

• Developing and implementing TUM-GS’s diversity strategy;
• Managing TUM-GS’s communications with internal and external, as well as international stakeholders;
• Developing TUM-GS’s target group-specific communications and impact strategy;
• Maintaining and coordinating TUM-GS’s print, web and social media strategy and materials;
• Managing general tasks and services of TUM-GS.

We are looking for applicants with:

• A documented interest and experience in international higher education and multicultural settings;
• A documented interest and experience in diversity related issues and enabling equal opportunities;
• A documented interest in working in science management to facilitate highest international standards in doctoral qualification;
• An excellent Master’s degree in a relevant academic field;
• Work experience in communications, marketing or related professional areas preferred;
• A strong command of social-media communications and website operation; knowledge in graphic design as well as impact measurement and analysis preferred;
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in both German and English;
• Confidence presenting in front of large audiences and in negotiation settings;
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, creativity, spontaneity and ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Successful applicants will initially be given a 2-year contract, which is remunerated according to TV-L E13. After passing the interim evaluation, the contract will be extended by two more years. As an equal opportunity employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

We look forward to receiving your complete application in English in ONE pdf file, including certificates, references and letter of motivation. For further questions, please contact Ms. Zizheng Zhang at zhang@zv.tum.de. Please send your application with the Code SMQP20_PRD no later than 10^th December 2020 to Ms. Jutta Rebholz, email: rebholz@zv.tum.de.