Scientist for the work package ‘Communication, Exploitation, Education and Dissemination’ (f/m/d)

The following position is available immediately in the Biological Safety Department of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) as part of the externally funded project “European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare”, subject to the allocation of funds.

Scientist for the work package ‘Communication, Exploitation, Education and Dissemination’ (f/m/d)

The BfR independently prepares expert opinions and statements on issues of food, feed and chemical safety and consumer health protection in Germany on the basis of internationally recognised scientific evaluation criteria. It advises the Federal Government and other institutions and interest groups in these areas. The BfR thus makes an important contribution to the protection of human health.

The activity takes place in the unit Epidemiology, Zoonoses and Antibiotic Resistance. You can find more information about the unit here on our website and about the project here.

The possibility of continued employment on a fixed-term basis until the end of the project term on December 31, 2033, is offered, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

Tasks:

The area of responsibility includes handling tasks from the work package ‘Communication, Exploitation, Education and Dissemination (CEED)’. Specifically, the activities include:

• Coordination of the various tasks within the work package, including the preparation of minutes
• Maintaining content and providing support for the use of CEED tools within the partnership
• Monitoring of CEED activities and the results of the consortium’s research activities with regard to key performance indicators 
• Support in identifying, communicating and distribution the results of the EUP AH&W 
• Planning and implementation of events with stakeholders from various fields and the general public; handling administrative aspects
• Representing the interests of the partnership in meetings of other consortia or activities, if necessary 
• Administrative and technical support for the Output Inventory, a database containing the results from the consortium
• Assisting with administrative project tasks, including handling budget-related matters in collaboration with the relevant departments at the BfR
• Collaboration in the preparation of project reports and participation in project meetings, including taking minutes
• Preparation of scientific publications and presentations
• Business travel related to the job (approximately one to three trips per year)

Your profile

• Completed University degree (Master's degree, diploma or comparable university degree) in veterinary medicine, food science, epidemiology or a comparable field
• PhD / doctorate 
• Several years of previous experience with coordination tasks in international research projects, particularly in the areas of communication, dissemination and exploitation of results
• Previous experience in the field of knowledge management
• High interest in current challenges in agricultural livestock farming
• High willingness to cooperate in an international environment
• High level of communication skills and organisational competence
• Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of German, both spoken and written
• A conscientious approach to work, flexibility, ability to work in a team and resilience

For foreign educational qualifications, proof of equivalence to a German degree is required 
(see: anabin.kmk.org). This proof must be provided in German or English.

Desired 

• Prior knowledge in the areas of animal health, animal welfare and One Health is an advantage
• Previous experience in organising events
• Previous experience with administrative procedures in EU co-funded projects

What we can offer you

• As a family-friendly institution, we offer various part-time work arrangements
• Flexible work hours with no core working hours
• 30 days’ annual leave (5-day week) plus 24 and 31 December as non-working days
• Option to take additional compensatory days off if you have accumulated time credit
• Attractive subsidy for the company ticket (Deutschlandticket)
• Possibility of hybrid working
• Very good connection to the public transport network 
• Comprehensive further training opportunities for professional and personal development
• VBL company pension / Capital accumulation benefits
• Employee welfare (AWO) family service

Application process

Does this position appeal to you?

The please apply by 07.07.2026 via our Job portal 

Please direct any questions in connection with the application process to
[email protected].
(Please do not send applications to this e-mail address)

Please address any questions about the area of responsibility to:

Prof. Dr. Käsbohrer: T +49 30 18412-74300
E-Mail: [email protected]

Dr. Sepe: T +49 30 18412-74324

E-Mail: [email protected]

You will find more information on our homepage: bfr.bund.de/de/en/working_at_the_bfr

The BfR welcomes applications from people of all nationalities. 
The BfR is an innovative scientific institute offering family-friendly working conditions. for which it was awarded the “audit berufundfamilie®” (work and family) certificate. The BfR guarantees equal career opportunities for women and men. In the case of equal suitability, severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration and are only required to have a minimum level of physical suitability.