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Programme Assistant - EMBO Young Investigator Programme (absence cover)

Heidelberg💼 Full-time💰 $46–$46🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Administrative support for the Young Investigator and Global Network team, managing funding, training, and networking activities for young research group leaders in life sciences.

Role type

Programme Assistant (Administrative)

Builds

Funding and networking benefits for awardees of the Young Investigator Programme, Installation Grants, and Global Investigator Network schemes.

Domain

Life sciences research administration

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Science administration expertise, correspondence management, selection process administration, logistical organization, grant paperwork processing, database record maintenance, statistical analysis

Preferred skills

Research administration experience in international environments, database knowledge (FileMaker Pro), life sciences familiarity

Technologies

Microsoft Office suite, FileMaker Pro

Responsibilities

Managing incoming correspondence and calls; supporting programme selection rounds; organizing meetings and events; administering programme benefits; processing grant paperwork and reports; maintaining documentation archives; collating statistical information.

Seniority

Junior, individual contributor

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