Coordinator (f/m/d) of the CEPLAS Graduate School

At the Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences CEPLAS at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is to be filled at the next possible date the position of

Coordinator (f/m/d) of the CEPLAS Graduate School (60%, pay grade 13 TV-L)

Job-ID: J000000477
Start date: 01.01.2026
Location: Düsseldorf
Working hours: part time
Schedule: 60 %
Limited until: 31.12.2032
Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L
Job category: Vocational and Further / Training
Organization: Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS)
Apply till: 15.08.2025

The Cluster of Excellence for Plant Sciences CEPLAS is a joint initiative of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the University of Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Cologne, Forschungszentrum Jülich and IPK Gatersleben. CEPLAS develops innovative strategies for sustainable plant production.

Main tasks

• Coordination of the international CEPLAS Graduate School
• Recruitment of new PhD students
• Support for new students and continuous support and guidance for the students throughout their doctoral phase
• First point of contact for the students, also in case of conflict
• Organization and continuous development of the qualification phase
• Design and implementation of the training program, lab rotations, retreats, excursions and other events in cooperation with the CEPLAS Training Program for Postdoctoral Researchers and other Offices
• Communication on Graduate School activities
• Evaluation of the Graduate School and ongoing improvement of the program
• Implementation of the CEPLAS research internship program
• Support of other cluster activities

Your profile

• PhD degree in biology (preferably in plant sciences) or a related discipline
• High degree of self-initiative and individual responsibility
• Excellent communication skills in English and fluent in German (spoken and written)
• Ideally, professional experience in academic sector, knowledge of university structures
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexibility, both in terms of tasks and working hours
• Readiness for mobility between the participating institutions is required

Our offer
A diverse and stimulating position in an international and dynamic academic environment Scope for independent work, with the opportunity to contribute and implement your own ideas Opportunities for regular professional development and further training

Our benefits

• Flexitime
• International work
• Union rates
• Payment of capital-forming benefits

Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity". It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity". It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents.

Contact
Dr. Céline Hönl, Managing Coordinator CEPLAS
0211/81-11996

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