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The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam AIP is a publicly funded German research institute founded in 1992, which emanated from the Berlin Observatory and the Astrophysical Observatory Potsdam AOP. The latter was the worlds first observatory to emphasize explicitly the research area of astrophysics. Today, the AIP has an international reputation as a competence centre for the development of research technology in the fields of spectroscopy, robotic telescopes and EScience. About 100 scientists work on a variety of astrophysical topics such as magnetic fields, solar and stellar physics, stellar and galactic evolution and cosmology. As a member of staff of the AIP, you will have the advantage to live very close to the Berlin metropolitan area as well as enjoying the calm, familyfriendly area of PotsdamBabelsberg for your work place and residency. The AIP is seeking a qualified Project Manager fm for the 4MOST astronomy instrumentation project. Overview The 4MOST instrument is built by an international consortium and is foreseen to be installed at the VISTA Telescope at the ESO Observatory Paranal in Chile. The 4MOST Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing and reporting of the 4MOST project in the framework of the defined budget and timeline. He reports directly to the AIP Executive Board. The 4MOST Project Manager leads an existing project management office for the entire consortium, consisting of scientific, managerial and engineering staff. Your tasks and responsibilities Management of the project phases Design, MAIT, Installation and Commissioning in an international consortium. Completing the work breakdown structure WBS and associated work package descriptions. Defining the work distribution in negotiations with the consortium members. Providing and monitoring all project plans including budget plans, milestones and detailed project schedules, etc. Effectively communicating project expectations and progress to team members and stakeholders. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project office team and consortium members. When required, determine and assess need for additional staff andor consultants in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator of the project. Proactively define and mitigate project risks. Required qualification Masters degree in Management, Engineering or equivalent, further education MBA, PhD will be an asset. At least 3 years of experience as project manager in research projects. Track record for successfully managing projects in a technicalRD or related engineering environment is strongly desired. The position is initially offered on a fixedterm contract of 2 years. Subject to employee performance, employment is expected to be renewed for a longerterm appointment. Employment will be based in Potsdam, Germany, but willingness to do some travel is expected. The salary is based on the German public service scale TVL. The AIP is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their skills, abilities and experiences. Preference will be given to handicapped persons with equal competence. To apply, please send your letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, job references and copies of certificates preferably by email to 4mostaip.de or by mail to LeibnizInstitut fr Astrophysik Potsdam AIP An der Sternwarte 16 D14482 Potsdam Your contact person Dr. R.S. de Jong
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