Scientific Project Coordinator (f/m/d), Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences

If you enjoy organising science and connecting people, this role at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig could be a great step into research project management. It is a 5-year fixed-term job starting on 1 January 2027. You would be the scientific coordinator of the joint Max Planck Center with Yale University and the Rényi Institute on "Discrete and Continuous Structures in Mathematics and Data Science" Your work includes organising workshops and conferences, running a joint online seminar series, monitoring scientific publications, updating the project website, and supporting outreach and communication between the partner institutions. The institute is looking for excellent English, strong communication, an affinity for technology, attention to detail and a proactive, organised approach. A scientific background is an asset, and experience with project management tools, budget monitoring and reporting is welcome. Pay follows the TVöD-Bund scale up to pay group 13, depending on your qualifications and experience, and you can join advanced Max Planck Society trainings. Women and people with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. Apply by email by 1 December 2026 with a motivation letter, CV and certificates of qualifications. The call stays open until the position is filled. Questions can go to Dr. Jörg Lehnert on +49 (0)341 9959 641.