Foreign Language Secretary (m/f/div) in Full- or Part-time (min. 24 hrs/week)

September 17 85748, Garching near Munich

Summary

At the IPP site in Garching, we are conducting research on the large-scale experiment ASDEX Upgrade. This is a fusion plant of the world-famous tokamak type. Foreign Language Secretary (m/f/div) in Full- or Part-time (min. 24 hrs/week)

Responsibilities

  • General secretarial duties
  • Preparation and monitoring of purchase requisitions, monitoring the advertising material archive, and reordering if necessary
  • Distribution of information materials, e.g., to consortium members and EUROfusion scholarship holders
  • Central contact person for the external experts, PMU and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) (managing all stages of the process, from first contact with the expert until payment)
  • Monitoring of the reporting for Education and Training (annual and interim reports)
  • Collaboration with IPP and use of IPP services/​tools (e.g. eProcurement, xSuite, DI application)

Qualifications

  • Administrative expertise: proven experience in managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing domestic and international travel
  • Ability to accurately translate a variety of documents and interpret conversations during meetings
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and German
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office software
  • Organizational skills: excellent organizational abilities, with a strong focus on attention to detail and time management
  • A flexible and adaptable approach to work, capable of handling a demanding workload and a variety of different tasks

Offer

  • The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications and goes up to salary grade 8 according to the German public sector tariff (TVöD Bund), subsidies for capital-forming benefits and annual bonus payments
  • You will be part of one of the largest scientific and technical projects in Germany
  • Flexible working time models
  • Remote working is possible in some cases (depending on operational requirements)
  • 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week) and additional days off, e.g. at Christmas and New Year's Eve
  • Company pension plan for the public sector (VBL supplementary pension)
  • Subsidies for job tickets (e.g. Deutschlandticket)
  • Canteen with a varied menu
  • Free parking at the institute premises and direct connection to public transport
  • Further training opportunities for professional development, skills trainings and the Max Planck Society's online training academy
  • Company health management for health care and prevention
  • Various sports activities, groups and courses
  • Social counseling for support in difficult life and work situations
  • Family service for all questions relating to work-life balance
  • Discounted vacation apartments in Germany and abroad

Additional information

The contract is limited to 2 years or at the longest until the end of the Horizon Europe framework period (31 December 2027).

We value a fair, diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or their social, ethical or religious background. We aim to increase the representation of women in areas where they are underrepresented and encourage them to apply.

We also support the hiring of people with disabilities and invite them to apply.You can find information about the data protection and the handling of your personal data here: Privacy Statement.

Will we meet soon at the IPP?
We look forward to receiving your online application by 07.10.2025.

Do you have any questions? I am pleased to be at your disposal.

Kerstin Weinberger
HR | Recruiter

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics
Boltzmannstraße 2
85748 Garching

www.ipp.mpg.de
Employment typeStandard job
CommitmentPart-time temporary
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