For our location in Hamburg we are seeking:
Remuneration Group 13 | Limited: 2 years | Start: 01.04.2026 | ID: MMA004/2026 | Deadline: 27.02.2026 | Full-time/Part-time | Remote work possible
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
With the PETRA IV project, DESY is launching one of the most ambitious and innovative large-scale research projects worldwide. PETRA IV, the most brilliant synchrotron radiation source of the next generation, will be the ultimate 4D X-ray microscope, setting new standards in precision and performance. To implement the project, we are looking for motivated employees who want to get involved in a complex project with international appeal. More information about PETRA IV: PETRA IV
As a member of the project management office, you will support the various work packages in their daily work, e.g. by organising and documenting meetings, compiling reports and maintaining the various digital tools used by the project management office. Your specific task will focus on risk and quality management.
- Collecting and maintaining the risk register of the PETRA IV project in cooperation with the involved work packages
- Suppervising standardised processes of the PETRA IV project
- Tracking of deliverables and milestones of the PETRA IV project
- Maintaining and follow-up on the documenation, e.g. meeting minutes, implementing good practice in project management
- Preparing and analysing project reports
Look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work life balance we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management and occupational pension provision. As a public funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.
Limited: 2 years
- Master or PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering or equalivent skills and experiences
- Experience in Risk and/or Quality Management
- Experience in performing scientific experiments or planning and/or operation of particle accelerators
- Experienced with software packages useful for project managament: Office, LaTeX, xwiki, git, TeamCenter, MS Project, or similar software packages
- Independent and result-oriented work style
- Fluent both in German and English spoken and written
For further information please contact Stephan Klumpp at +49 40 8998-6638 (stephan.klumpp@desy.de).
Please submit your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
Apply now
DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße 85
22607 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 28.02.2026
