The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
Ihre Aufgaben
The HZI is looking for an assistant to the head of department to cover parental leave on a part-time basis in the field of bioinformatics for infection research.
The HZI, Germany's largest non-university infection research centre, is a member of the Helmholtz Association and conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to find new approaches to prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases. Bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective agents and vaccines are the focus of our research.
Our department (BIFO) develops software and algorithms to study the evolution and epidemiology of influenza viruses based on genomic, geographical and phenotypic data sets. We collaborate locally, nationally and internationally with biologists and medical doctors from universities and research institutions and operate the bioinformatics platform of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF). Tasks
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General organisational, correspondence and coordination work in the secretariat
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Organising meetings, events (preparation and follow-up) and travel for the head of department
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Establishing and maintaining contact with international partners in English (written and spoken)
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Support and coordination tasks in the area of personnel and budget management
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Maintaining website content (BIFO website)
Ihr Profil
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Completed vocational training in the administrative or commercial field or comparable professional experience
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Excellent knowledge of office management
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Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
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Computer skills, especially MS Office
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Efficient and well-organised way of working
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Friendly and service-oriented manner in an intercultural environment
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Resilient, flexible, cooperative and a team player
Wir bieten Ihnen
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An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
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A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
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Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office
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A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
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Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
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A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
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Interesting additional public service benefits
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Possible subsidy of the job-ticket