Projektmanager*in (w/m/d) – Schwerpunkt (Antrags-)Beratung

About Us

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the largest employers in our region. With our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our research priorities, and our location in the heart of Cologne, we are attractive to students and researchers worldwide. We offer diverse career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Department 7 Research Management provides service-oriented support to scientists in all matters concerning their third-party funded projects and offers comprehensive assistance. Department 73 | National Funding supports with administrative questions regarding third-party funded projects from national funding bodies in all project phases.

Your Responsibilities

• Individual and specific advice and support for scientists in applying for and managing third-party funded projects (non-scientific or administrative matters).
• Clarification of funding law and financial issues with funding bodies, cooperation partners, and within the university.
• Administrative project management and complete fund management of national funding projects: (e.g., budget planning and project controlling, proof of use).

Your Profile

• Completed scientific university degree.
• Practical experience in application advice and project support for third-party funded projects.
• Practical experience in third-party fund management at a university or with a funding body or project executing agency.
• Very good knowledge of a university and the academic system.
• Service orientation, teamwork, and very good communication skills in spoken and written German and English.

We Offer You

• A responsible and varied task in a dedicated team.
• A diverse and equal opportunity work environment.
• Support for work-life balance.
• Flexible working time models.
• Extensive further training opportunities.
• Offers within the scope of company health management.
• Possibility of mobile working.

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Applications from women are particularly welcome in accordance with the LGG NRW. We expressly welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

The position is to be filled full-time (39.83 hours per week) starting August 1, 2026. It is permanent. Provided that the relevant collective agreement and personal requirements are met, remuneration will be based on pay grade 13 TV-L.

Contact

Please apply with your meaningful application documents, including attached proof of the required qualifications, without a photo, online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is TUV2605-09. The application deadline is June 14, 2026.

For questions, please contact Ms. Dr. Nora Berger (73.bewerbungen@verw.uni-koeln.de) and check our FAQs.