Assistant to the DIMA group office (E9a, IV-149/26)

About Us

Located in the heart of the capital, the campus of Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) is a vibrant center of academic and research activity. We are one of Germany’s leading universities and, with approximately 34,000 students, one of the country’s largest technical universities. TU Berlin is a dynamic place where people work, learn, and live. This includes a wide range of programs and services in the areas of family support, sports, and continuing education. As a family-friendly university, we are committed to helping employees balance their professional and family responsibilities.

BIFOLD is one of six AI research centers of excellence that receive permanent funding from the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and the BErlin Senate.For the Database Systems and Information Management research group, headed by Professor Volker Markl, who serves both as head of the research group and as Director of the BIFOLD Institute, we are seeking an Assistant to the Head of the Research Group / BIFOLD Director .

Your Responsibilities

Independently manage the research group’s administrative offices, including all administrative tasks such as budget monitoring, invoice processing, and purchasing
Manage third-party funding
Handle personnel-related matters
Coordinate tasks related to teaching and student administration
Provide support for international visiting researchers
Organize meetings and conferences
Communicate with an international team, primarily in English

Your Qualifications

Successfully completed training as an administrative specialist, office management specialist, or equivalent professional qualification; applicants with comparable skills and experience are also welcome
Experience in administration, finance, and personnel matters, ideally in a university setting
Broad administrative and professional knowledge
Strong IT skills, particularly proficiency with Microsoft Office, as well as the ability and willingness to learn additional software programs and database systems
Very good German and English language skills required, with a willingness to acquire proficiency in either language if needed
Strong ability to work as part of a team is an advantage
Knowledge of university administration is an advantage
Knowledge of SAP is desirable
Strong verbal and written communication skills and an enthusiasm for communication are an advantage
Independent approach to work and a high degree of organizational ability are an advantage
Strong service orientation, as well as a high level of teamwork and interpersonal skills, is an advantage

Employer : TU Berlin
Salary grade : TV-L E9a Berliner Hochschulen
Starting date : at the earliest possible
Closing date : October 21st, 2026
Full job posting : IV-149/26

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