736 Project Coordination & Deputy Information Security Officer (w/m/d) (Business Informatics (University))

At the Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, scientists investigate the mechanisms of infectious diseases and their defense. We systematically develop the results of basic research towards medical application. The task of the center is to contribute to overcoming the challenges that infectious diseases pose to medicine and society in the 21st century. The HZI stands for excellent, responsible and transparent research, diversity, equal opportunities, promotion of talent and compatibility of family and career. We shape research as well as all supporting structures according to the current requirements of sustainability and development. Similarly, we value high standards in occupational, health and environmental protection for our employees.

Job Advertisement No. 736

The Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung (HZI), Department GO, is looking for at the earliest possible date a

Project Coordination & Deputy Information Security Officer (w/m/d)

The Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, based in Braunschweig, conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases as a member of the Helmholtz Association. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to combat infectious diseases ever faster and more effectively. Our common goal is novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of infectious diseases. At the center of our research are bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective active ingredients and vaccines. The project coordination is embedded in the goals and tasks of the "Governance & Organisationsentwicklung" (GO) department, in which law, compliance and project management are bundled and processed in the sense of "Good Governance", among other things. As the deputy Information Security Officer, you will report directly to the management. These tasks await you:

• Responsible coordination of the digitalization and organizational development of the administration
• Responsible coordination of various outsourcing projects
• Responsible coordination of service providers
• Conception and implementation of workshops for requirements engineering
• Deputizing for the Information Security Officer

Your qualifications and skills:

Completed university or Master's degree (specialization in Business Informatics) as well as completed doctorate or comparable training with equivalent skills and experience. Very good knowledge and proven experience in leading IT projects with various project participants * Very good knowledge in the conception of modern IT architectures and IT system landscapes. Very good knowledge and proven experience in the determination of requirements and business processes * Very good knowledge in the conception and implementation of workshops.

• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams
• At least six events and/or semesters of experience in conducting university teaching with excellent evaluation results
• Ability for abstraction
• Very good English skills (business fluent) in speaking and writing
• Ability to quickly grasp complicated matters

Personal and social competence: initiative, commitment, reliability, loyalty, independence, ability to work in a team and cooperate, interdisciplinary collaboration.

We offer you:

• An attractive and varied activity in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus Süd in Braunschweig
• A state-of-the-art infrastructure and most modern technologies
• Flexible working hours, part-time models and home office
• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
• Extensive training and further education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
• A family office to support family and career, as well as offers for improved childcare, e.g. also during holidays
• Interesting additional benefits of the public service
• Possibility of an employer subsidy for the Jobticket

In the case of equal professional suitability, severely disabled persons will be given preference. To protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clear indication of the existence of a severe disability in your cover letter or CV.

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time.

Starting date: at the earliest possible date, permanent Remuneration: E 14 TV EntGO Bund Working hours: 39.00 hours per week Location: Braunschweig Probationary period: 6 months Application deadline: 21.09.2026

Further information can be obtained from Hendrik Eggers, telephone +49 5316181-2800 or via e-mail to: go-leitung@helmholtz-hzi.de. Please include a cover letter, a CV, (work) references, certificates and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application documents. Please refrain from sending a photo.

We look forward to your application!