Coordinator

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a dynamic and innovation-driven university centrally located in Germany. With a broad range of disciplines, it shapes the future through excellent research and teaching. Its scientific excellence is reflected in the profile areas Light – Life – Libert y, which provide pioneering insights and sustainable solutions for the society of tomorrow. Through close collaborations with leading research institutions, innovative companies, and renowned cultural organizations, it advances interdisciplinary developments. With around 17,000 students and approximately 10,000 employees, it defines Jena as a vibrant, internationally connected city of science and innovation.

Within the framework of the interdisciplinary research training group 3040, “Copolymer Informatics: Blending digital technologies and copolymer chemistry – From design to application”, which is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG), the following position is being offered at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena starting on October 1, 2026:

Coordinator

We offer a part‑time position (50%, 20 hours per week), offered as a fixed‑term position until September 30, 2030. In COIN, computer science as well as robotic methods are to be developed and further optimized so that they can be applied in polymer research and particularly for copolymers. Their application will enable a targeted combination of synthesis, processing and properties of copolymers. In order to achieve this goal, expertise from the fields of synthesis, analytics, polymer chemistry, theoretical chemistry, engineering, computer science and robotics are combined.

The qualification program of COIN focuses on targeted training for doctoral candidates at the interface of the scientific disciplines of chemistry, engineering and computer science. A special focus will be on the high degree of interdisciplinarity at a top level in an international context. In this context, you will be responsible for the coordination of the Research Training Group, the establishment of the qualification concept, and the national and international networking of COIN.

Your Responsibilities

• Coordinate COIN.
• Establish a subject‑specific qualification program for doctoral researchers across chemistry, computer science and engineering.
• Support the project team in organizational aspects, particularly the organization of scientific workshops, conferences and summer schools of COIN.
• Create a scientific exchange program for the doctoral researchers, especially the organization of a scientific lecture program.
• Prepare scientific reports and manage public relations.
• Organize events and communication forums within and outside COIN.

Your Profile

• University degree, ideally in one of the participating disciplines of COIN (chemistry, computer science, engineering science).
• Fluency in English and German, both oral and written.
• Independent, structured, forward‑looking and reliable way of working.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated in dealings with domestic and foreign guests.
• Knowledge of internal university administrative structures and processes is an advantage.

We Offer

• Autonomous work at one of the largest employers in Thuringia.
• A comprehensive further and continuing education programme and individual qualification and development measures.
• A family‑friendly working environment with various offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder’).
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL).
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV‑L) up to salary scale 13, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31.

Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications and suitability.

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 16 August 2026 using our online form.