CareerPlan

Koordinatorin/ Koordinator (m/w/d) für Forschungsprogramme

Offenbach am Main, HESSENFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Coordinating and monitoring research and development programs and projects at the German Weather Service (DWD), fostering scientific cooperation with universities and research institutions, and supporting the development plan and financial planning of research activities.

Role type

Senior research program coordinator (public administration)

Builds

National and international research cooperation frameworks, project management for DWD research programs (IAFE, EMF, third-party funds), and strategic development plans.

Domain

Meteorology, public administration, research management

Required skills

Research project coordination, contract negotiation, financial planning, stakeholder management, scientific publication editing, public administration law knowledge, third-party funding acquisition, strategic planning, network building, German (C1), English (B2)

Preferred skills

PhD in a relevant field, experience in university or international research environments, knowledge of DWD research strategy

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Coordinate administrative processes for R&D programs, establish cooperation agreements with scientific institutions, support the development plan and board decision drafts, participate in committees and working groups, coordinate publication contributions, assist in financial and investment planning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC