Student or Graduate Assistant - Project Management (20 hours per week)

At Technische Universität München (TUM), Department of Informatics, Chair of Robotics and Embedded Systems (Prof. Knoll) we are coordinating a number of EU-funded projects. Due to the special requirements arising from working within large partner networks, our team seeks additional support in the operational activities dealing with specific project management tasks, as well as general administrative duties. Therefore, we are looking at the earliest date possible for a:

Student or Graduate Assistant (20 hours per week)

The area of responsibility includes assisting the project manager in various tasks, in particular: Support in the organization of large partner networks. General office organization. Support in the organisation of meetings and events. Drafting, distribution, and organisation of documents such as reports or contracts. Drafting and filing of correspondence with partners and external experts. Requirements: A certain affinity for numbers and basic business management knowledge. Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite. Due to the international nature of our department, very good English language skills and an openness to working in an international environment are essential. A high sense of responsibility and the ability to work on one’s own responsibility. An open, communicative personality for being in contact with applicants from different scientific communities. Ability to work efficiently and independently, and with a pronounced organizational understanding. We offer: An environment of trust and mutual support. Meaningful responsibilities. A place in an encouraging environment within an interdisciplinary scientific and management team. Challenging tasks. The opportunity to work alongside leading experts in various fields, such as robotics, neuroscience, medical science, psy-chology and informatics. A comprehensive insight into scientific projects with national and international visibility. Networking opportunities in academia and industry over Europe.

As part of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments, TUM has been pursuing the strategic goal of substantially increasing the diversity of its staff. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women as well as from all others who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candi-dates with essentially the same qualifications. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The remuneration will be in accordance with TUM compensation rates for student and graduate assistants.

Please send your complete application in a single pdf file, including CV, letter of motivation and copy of certificates (if applica-ble) to Veronica Medina (medinaga@in.tum.de) by February 23, 2018. For telephone inquiries, please contact Ms. Medina (089 289 18077).

Marie-Luise Neitz Technische Universität München Department of Informatics 6 - Robotics and Embedded Systems Schleißheimer Straße 90a, 85748 Garching-Hochbrück neitz@in.tum.de - Tel. +49 (0)89 289-18121 www6.in.tum.de