registration number:

fb17-0019-koord-2026

Entry date: 2026-10-01

Application deadline: 2026-08-30

Salary: E 13 TV-H

Duration:

2030-06-30

Volume of employment: part-time (50%)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of Biology, research group on “Prokaryotic RNA Biology”, Prof. Dr. Lennart Randau, is currently accepting applications for a

Scientific coordinator of a Research Training Group

The position is limited until 30 June 2030. The starting date is 1 October 2026. The position is part-time (50 % of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 50 %).

We seek a motivated and highly organized coordinator for the Integrated Research Training Group of the CRC/Transregio 440 “smART – specific mRNA targeting”. The smART IRTG, “smART-i”, provides doctoral researchers and associated early-career scientists within the consortium with a structured and forward-looking educational program designed to advance RNA research. The program unifies training activities across partner sites and creates a coherent framework that integrates scientific excellence, interdisciplinary exchange, mentoring, and professional development.

Tasks:

• Coordination and further development of the smART-i curriculum
• Organization of IRTG training activities, seminars, workshops, retreats, and other network events
• Documentation and administration of IRTG memberships, participation records, and training progress
• Coordination, documentation, and follow-up of TAC meetings
• Support of individualized mentoring structures for doctoral researchers and associated early-career scientists
• Communication between principal investigators, doctoral researchers, associated members, the central managing coordinator, and participating institutions
• Support in preparing progress reports, renewal documents, evaluation materials, and presentations related to the IRTG
• Contribution to the visibility and outreach of smART-i within the CRC/TRR 440 and beyond

This is a fixed-term project position. The contract is not based on Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG)..

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent and a PhD or equivalent, in natural sciences
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills
• Experience in academic project coordination, graduate training programs, research administration, or collaborative research environments is an advantage
• Interest in interdisciplinary RNA research and structured doctoral training
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency is required; knowledge of German is an advantage
• Very good skills in documentation, reporting, scheduling, and handling administrative processes
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and proactively in a collaborative academic environment
• Familiarity with DFG-funded collaborative research structures, CRC/TRR programs, or integrated research training groups is an advantage

We offer:

• A strong research environment within an interdisciplinary team comprising over 20 research groups in the field of RNA biochemistry and RNA therapeutics
• Membership in the integrated graduate school of TRR 440, which offers workshops and seminars on RNA research, bioinformatics, career development, and science communication
• The “Landesticket” for free use of public transportation in the state Hesse Germany

Contact for more Information Prof. Dr. Lennart Randau

+49 6421-28 23320

lennart.randau@staff.uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 30 August 2026 using the application-button below.