Administrative Research Assistant to the Director of Centre for Philosophy and AI Research (m/f/d)
Your workplace
The Centre for Philosophy and AI Research {PAIR} was established in 2022 with funding from a prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (Prof. Vincent C. Müller) at the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The centres' themes are fundamental issues of AI, both normative (ethical) and descriptive (theoretical) and PAIR is expected to soon be one of the internationally leading institutions in this field.
Our benefits
- Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
- 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
- Flexible working hours and models and the possibility to take time off in lieu
- Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
- Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
- Working from home generally possible after training
- A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
- Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
- Joint team activities
- Offices within comfortable walking distance of public transport
Your Tasks
Personal Academic Management:
- Management and maintenance of the calendar, including scheduling appointments
- Handling and processing email correspondence in German and English
- Planning, booking, and coordinating travel and accommodation
- Processing reimbursements, applications, and administrative procedures
- Managing procurements and administrative orders
Administrative Teaching Support:
- Organizing and preparing online teaching materials according to guidelines
- Creating and formatting presentations
- Assisting in the planning and execution of teaching activities
Assistance and Support for Research:
- Conducting literature research and preparing relevant content
- Formatting and designing presentations and academic publications
- Coordinating and liaising with publishers and academic journals
- Editing and proofreading texts and manuscripts
- Supporting the planning and organization of academic workshops and conferences
Your Profile
- Commercial or administrative education or a comparable qualification
- Solid IT skills with common MS Office applications
- Good German skills (at least B1 level) and very good English skills (at least C1 level)
- Initiative and ability to organize tasks, hands-on mentality
- Strong comprehension and quick perception
- Reliability and confidentiality
- Empathetic demeanor and enjoyment in working with people
Supplementary description
If you are suitably qualified, there is a prospect of continued employment.
Application deadline
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Job start date
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Working time
Weekly working hours
Temporary Contract
yes
Reason for temporary contract
Period of Temporary Contract
Further general conditions
Location
91052 Erlangen
Contact
Tel.: +49 9131 85-71170
Mobil:
vincent.c.mueller@fau.de
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FAU is a modern, cosmopolitan and family-friendly employer. We welcome your application irrespective of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideological beliefs, disability or sexual identity. Applicants with a disability or who are considered to be equivalent to people with a disability will be given preference provided their aptitude, performance and capability are essentially the same. We are happy to offer part-time positions, provided a job-sharing arrangement means that the tasks in the area are fully covered.
If you wish, you may invite a person responsible for ensuring equal rights to accompany you to the job interview without incurring any disadvantages.
