Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472 it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.

About us:

The Excellence Cluster "ORIGINS: From the origins of the Universe to the first building blocks of life" (www.origins-cluster.de) started in January 2019 and is funded within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German Research Foundation (DFG). The interdisciplinary research project is a cooperation of the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) as well as the Max Planck Institutes for Astrophysics (MPA), Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), Physics (MPP), Plasma Physics (IPP), Biochemistry (MPIB), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the Deutsches Museum, and the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ). The Excellence Cluster ORIGINS studies the evolution of the cosmos – from the beginning of the Universe to the first building blocks of life. Its goal is to find out whether life is the product of a natural process, a logical outcome of the evolution of the Universe, which can be understood based on the laws of physics and chemistry and the initial conditions laid out by the Big Bang.

We are looking for you:

Scientific & Education Manager (m/f/x)

in Garching

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Organize and attend workshops and research meetings across ORIGINS units and connector projects; Initiate and support national and international collaborations; explore funding options (e.g., DAAD).
• Support recruitment processes, job postings, and integration of new scientists into ORIGINS programs.
• Supervise the ‘School of ORIGINS’ and interdisciplinary block courses for new ORIGINS students.
• Develop and organize training programs for teachers and students in collaboration with external partners (e.g., Deutsches Museum, Lehrerakademie Dillingen, ESO Supernova).
• Curate outreach activities from a scientific perspective.
• Manage the scientific visitor program and organize guest lectures.
• Coordinate internal calls (e.g., Seed Money call, PhD Prize, Investment call) and project selection.
• Organize internal meetings (research board, council, advisory board) and the annual Science Week.
• Maintain the ORIGINS science and publication database.

Your qualifications:

• Doctoral degree, preferably in astrophysics, particle physics or biophysics
• Experience in the coordination of research collaborations
• Expert scientific knowledge combined with the talent to prepare engaging, interesting, and concise articles and lectures for expert scientists as well as for school teachers and the general public
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• A high level of motivation and excellent communication, networking, and organizational skills

Benefits:

We offer a full-time position at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) starting 1 January 2026. The position is limited until 31 December 2032. Salary will be determined according to the German collective wage agreement in public service (TV-L E14).

Specific benefits you can expect with us:

• Easily accessible by public transport
• Company pension scheme
• Capital-forming benefits
• Compatibility of family and career
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Mobile working
• Childcare support (e.g. offers for vacation and emergency care)
• Further education and training program at all career levels
• Participation in symposia and conferences
• Health promotion offers
• Theater and culture: special events, discounts and vouchers
• Mobility: discount on public transport (Job-Tickets) and discounted membership of Share Now (car sharing)

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents, including your CV, a motivation letter, a brief report on past research activities, a list of publications, your PhD and diploma/master certificates, and two references (contact persons) as a single PDF via e-mail by 31 August 2025 to job@origins-cluster.de. Please indicate “Scientific & Education Manager (f/m/x)” in the subject line.

Contact person for further questions:
Dr. Smith-Gicklhorn
Exzellenzcluster ORIGINS
Boltzmannstr. 2
85748 Garching
Tel: +49-89-35831-7104
E-Mail: jobs@origins-cluster.de
http://www.origins-cluster.de

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