Research Project Coordination (m/f/d)

Research Project Coordination (m/f/d)

• E13 TV-L Brandenburg | part-time (30 hours per week)
• Potsdam, with optimal connections to Berlin
• Start: 01.03.2027 funded until 31.03.2029
• Flexibility: up to 50 % remote work

You will be coordinating the Global Commons project - a major international research initiative conducted in close collaboration with partners in Japan, specifically the Center for Global Commons (CGC) at the University of Tokyo and RIKEN (Japan's flagship research institute). The project connects lab-scale technological innovations (such as hydrogen electrolysis and sustainable land management) with planetary-scale climate and macroeconomic modeling and aims to develop sustainable transformation pathways within planetary boundaries.

Key responsibilities:

• Overall Project Coordination: Managing day-to-day operations, budget allocation, and quality assurance of all project deliverables.
• Funding & Expansion: Identifying new third-party funding opportunities and leading the end-to-end management of application processes.
• International Partner Relations: Facilitating smooth communication and joint workflows with our Japanese partner institutions (CGC and RIKEN).
• Interdisciplinary Integration: Structurally connecting research teams across energy systems, land use, and trade dynamics.

Requirements:

• Academic Qualifications: Master’s degree in economics, social or natural sciences, or a closely related field of study.
• Project Acquisition & Execution: Proven track record in securing and implementing research projects is a strong asset.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Hands-on experience in organizing science communication and stakeholder interaction is highly desirable.
• Research Administration: Experience working with research administration processes and funding organizations is a major advantage.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English for professional academic and project management contexts.
• Independent Work Style: High level of initiative and the ability to drive tasks forward autonomously.
• Structured Thinking: Strong analytical, goal-oriented approach to complex tasks and project workflows.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively at the intersection of different scientific disciplines.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Willingness to travel internationally for project meetings, workshops and stakeholder events.

We offer:

• Collective bargaining benefits: compensation in accordance with TV-L Brandenburg E 13, as well as other benefits under the agreement – an annual bonus, 30 days of vacation, time off on 24.12. and 31.12., a company pension plan, and subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job
• Flexible work environment: Take advantage of flexible working hours and the option to work remotely (up to 50 % of your working hours)
• Family-friendly benefits: Take adavantage of the company KITA/kids day nursery “Geolino” directly in the science park on Telegrafenberg, within walking distance of PIK. This position is suitable for part-time work.
• Location: Your workplace is located on the historic Telegrafenberg in Potsdam, with good transportation links to Berlin.
• Top Research Environment: Steer the operational framework supporting cutting edge climate transformation research in a world leading, internationally recognized scientific hub.
• Networking opportunities: Collaboration with PIK’s national and international network of leading climate and economic research institutes
• Free of charge: Charging stations for e-bikes on the Telegrafenberg campus

About us:

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

As part of the Leibniz Association, we offer our approximately 480 employees in Potsdam and Berlin a dynamic, interdisciplinary work environment. Join our team and play an active role in shaping the future of research!

Equal opportunity is important to us: We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of background, age, gender, identity, religion, disability or lifestyle. Please feel free to submit your application without a photo. PIK is committed to increasing the representation of women in science and therefore strongly encourages women to apply.

How to apply:

Do you have any questions about this position? If so, your direct contact is Jessica Strefler, head of the Integrated Assessment Modelling Group including the Carbon Management Team.

We look forward to receiving your complete application via the application form on our website.

If you hold a foreign degree, please include the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) degree evaluation (which may be submitted later if your application is successful). For more information:  https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

Position number: 38-2026 Project Coordination Global Commons

Application deadline: 06.12.2026