Scientific Director and Chairperson of the Executive Board (all genders welcome)

At the Bonn site of the DZNE (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases), a new

Scientific Director and Chairperson of the Executive Board (all genders welcome)

is to be appointed starting from January 1, 2025. The Scientific Director and Chairperson of the Executive Board is the academic director of the center, and is responsible for its strategic development. He / She is responsible for the expansion and positioning of the institution within the context of both the German and the international scientific communities, as well as for planning research and reviewing progress in cooperation with the relevant bodies and supervisory boards. The successful candidate should be internationally renowned in the field of research into neurodegenerative diseases or in related fields of research, should hold outstanding qualifications in fundamental research and/or in clinical research and/or in ageing research, and should have gained experience in leadership positions in the area of research management. Together with the Administrative Director, the Scientific Director is head of the center and ensures its long-term success. Due to the tasks involved, the center’s size and decentralized structure, as well as the close cooperation with partners at universities, clinics, industrial companies, and other research institutions within Germany and internationally, the successful candidate must have outstanding leadership and communication skills, as well as experience in research institutions which operate internationally, or in related areas. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have the ability to organize strategically to integrate as well as to assert interests, and should have experience in international cooperation, a proven track record in talent recruitment, as well as competence in communicating and bringing research results to society. Experience in strategic company leadership as well as in cooperating with bodies such as supervisory boards and scientific advisory boards with members from international backgrounds is required. Very good knowledge of German and English is required. Knowledge of the German research system is desired. The appointment is initially set for a period of 5 years; reappointment is possible. The position will be remunerated in accordance with the flexible possibilities of the German federal "W" salary scale. Performance-related pay is possible as part of the job. The members of the Helmholtz Association are committed to promoting opportunities for women in management positions. Applications from female candidates are therefore expressly encouraged. Provided that they have equal qualifications and aptitude, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities and persons with equivalent status. Please send your application electronically (by email) or by post by June 25, 2023, to: Mr Thomas Romes
Chair, Council of the DZNE
and Chair of the selection committee
Thomas.Romes@bmbf.bund.de
– personal –
Federal Ministry of Education and Research / Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Kapelle-Ufer 1
10117 Berlin
Germany Applicants are hereby informed that their application documents will be made available to a selection committee comprising representatives from the Council and Senate of the DZNE and external experts and guests, as well as to the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and an external personnel service provider.