Science-Dialog Manager Position in Terrestrial Geo-Biosphere Interactions

University of Tübingen, Germany
Closing date: 1 November 2026

The Cluster of Excellence TERRA “Terrestrial Geo-Biosphere Interactions in a Changing World” is an interdisciplinary research initiative of geoscientists, biologists, and computer scientists at the Universities of Tübingen and Hohenheim and the Senckenberg Institution of Biodiversity and Earth System Research in Frankfurt, investigating how the interactions between the living and non-living worlds shape global change from single microorganisms to the globe, in the geological past, at present, and in the future. It started on 1 January 2026 and is currently funded until 31 December 2032. TERRA invites applications for the following position in the coordination office:

Science-Dialog Manager (m/f/d; E 13 TV-L, 50%)

starting as soon as possible until 31.12.2032.

The science-dialog manager acts at the interface between TERRA researchers, other large-scale research initiatives, and the public-relations and public-engagement team to enhance the visibility of the Cluster of Excellence. This includes the following responsibilities:

  • Network building between TERRA and other large-scale research initiatives,
  • Organizing activities and events of the national platform on Earth System Science,
  • Coordinating and contributing to TERRA’s input to national and international syntheses (e.g., academy-of-science, IPBES, and IPCC reports),
  • Supporting TERRA’s public-relations officer and the TERRA FutureLab in public-engagement and -dialog activities.

TERRA offers the opportunity for the funding of an upgrade to a 100% position for an integrative TERRA-related research project for two years. This is available on request and requires a one-page project outline.

Candidates should have completed a PhD in a TERRA-related discipline, have a pro-active, structured, well-organized work style, and must be able to communicate fluently in English (at least C1).

For questions concerning the position contact the coordination office of TERRA (info@terra-cluster.org). Joining TERRA, you will be member of a pioneering team exploring a new research domain with impact on addressing the multiple crises of global change (www.terra-cluster.org). TERRA offers an excellent and interdisciplinary research environment (https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/236226) in an international, lively and ambitious department (https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/82353) in a vibrant city (https://www.tuebingen.de).

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Equally qualified candidates with disabilities will be given preference in the hiring process. Your application should comprise a letter of motivation, CV, and certificates. Please upload your application to https://nc-terra.guz.uni-tuebingen.de/index.php/apps/formvox/public/18505/qNjguvm1yXbNX4TK03J9WTwPLNenH3dg and fill out the online form. The deadline for applications is on 1 November 2026.

With your application you agree that your personal data will be shared among the participating institutions (University of Tübingen, University of Hohenheim, Senckenberg) for the purpose and over the duration of the recruiting procedure.

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