Head (m/f/div) of Communications and Social Media in the Team Public Relations
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The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Martinsried near Munich is one of the leading international research institutions in biochemistry, cell and structural biology, and biomedical research. With 25 scientific departments and research groups and around 750 employees, it is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science e. V.
We are looking for a Head (m/f/div) of Communications and Social Media in the Team Public Relations.
The position is initially limited to two years; a permanent position is possible and expressly desired.
The Public Relations team is currently in the process of adapting to new requirements in communication. You will organise this together with the Head of Public Relations and Scientific Communication.
* Support, develop, and generate content for the internet and intranet pages
* Develop, administer, and generate content for the social media presence
* Increase internal communication, corporate identity, and community spirit
* Increase the local, national and international visibility of the institute
* Event management
* Support the Executive Management and the scientific working groups in the area of public relations
* Management, organisation, and planning for the public relations team
Our requirements
* Completed university degree
* in natural sciences with additional experience in public relations
* in the field of communication with additional contact to research ideally in the biomedical field
* You are structured, organised, think strategically and set priorities
* You have a high degree of independence, initiative, and coordination skills
* You enjoy working in a team
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Very good German
* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office is a prerequisite, familiarity with content management systems and the Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage
Our offer
* An interesting, responsible and varied position in a renowned research institution with an international environment
* Very good working atmosphere, familiar working environment, respectful interaction, and cross-team work
* Challenging projects with a high degree of creative freedom and plenty of scope for creativity and initiative
* Modern equipped workplace
* Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
* Wide range of training and development opportunities
* Compatibility of work and family life (on-site childcare centre, parent-child room, cooperation with a family service)
* Social benefits of the public sector (company pension scheme, annual special payment, discounted MVV and DB job tickets)
* Active company health management with health and sports offers (including bouldering wall, tennis courts, company fitness programme via EGYM Wellpass)
* Remuneration according to TVöD (federal government), depending on qualifications, activity and experience
To apply
Your application documents (pdf files) can be uploaded via our online application website by September 19, 2025.
Please note: Unfortunately, applications sent by e-mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons.
The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly encouraged. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.
Further information on the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry can be found at www.biochem.mpg.de.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ralf Tatzel (gl@biochem.mpg.de).
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