Project Coordinator (f/m/d)

Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS)

The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven non-university research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz Association.

WIAS invites applications for a

Project Coordinator (f/m/d)

(Ref. 25/17)
for the Mathematical Research Data Initiative (MaRDI)

starting October 1, 2025.

Your profile:

• You have managed a project or projects with multiple partners within the academic system
• You take initiative in proposing contents along the tasks list to the MaRDI Board.
• You have good communication skills: written and verbal and are well organised.
• You are comfortable building networks with representatives across research disciplines.

About the job:

• You will be the central point of contact for MaRDI and will take care of the general administration and coordination of the project.
• The main tasks of the job include:
• The planning and coordination of steering group and strategy meetings: this includes supporting the MaRDI spokesperson and the governance team in the development of the consortium and the execution of decisions.
• Overall project management of the six Task Areas
• Representation of MaRDI in the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) meetings
• Other administrative tasks such as onboarding of new partners and participant.
• Manage the communication and flow of information, within MaRDI and the NFDI

What we offer:

• WIAS Berlin is a premier research institution known for its strength in optimization, optimal control, dynamical systems, and applied mathematics in general.
• Mobile working
• A certified (Audit berufundfamilie) family-friendly work environment.
• Berlin is one of the most culture-rich and diverse international cities in the world. It offers endless opportunities to enjoy life outside work, while being very affordable compared to other major cities. Neither the job nor living in Berlin requires German language (although WIAS offers free German courses). We highly welcome international applications. Scientifically, Berlin offers a rich landscape with numerous opportunities for research, as well as job prospects in academia and industry.

Please direct scientific queries to Dr. Karsten Tabelow (karsten.tabelow@wias-berlin.de).

The working hours are 39 hours per week and the position is remunerated according to TVoeD Bund. The position is to be funded for two years, subject to the availability and approval of MaRDI‘s second funding phase.

The Weierstrass Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We explicitly encourage female researchers to apply for the offered position. Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference.

Please upload complete application documents including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates as soon as possible via our online job-application facility by October 5, 2025 using the button “Apply online”.

We are looking forward to your application!