Job Description

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.


Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne


make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in


science, technology, and administration.



The Cologne Cluster of Excellence on Aging and Aging-


associated Diseases (CECAD) aims to define the molecular


and cellular mechanisms underlying the aging process as


potential novel targets for prevention, early diagnosis, treat-

ment of aging-associated diseases and to foster healthy


aging. To establish the new platform “Science Communica-

tion, Public Relations, and Visibility,” a team of three part-

time positions with different areas of responsibility will be set


up at the CECAD office.


Please also note the job postings TUV2511-11 and TUV2511-12.

YOUR TASKS

You

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are responsible for planning, organizing, and supporting


central CECAD events of different sizes for various


target groups, including event acquisition and promotion

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collaborate cross-functionally with other internal and


external staff responsible for design, communications,


service provision during these events

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develop and implement marketing concepts aimed at


improving and strengthening CECAD‘s visibility and


communication strategy, including analyzing events and


making recommendations for improving the marketing


strategy

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manage team-related procurement processes


ensuring cost-effectiveness and oversee the


corresponding budget

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provide support to team members and the CECAD


Central Office in the execution of major central projects


and overarching organizational tasks

YOUR PROFILE

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You have a completed degree as Eventmanager or an


equivalent qualification

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You have experience in organizing and executing events,


including developing event concepts, schedules, budget


management, coordinating procurement and logistics,


and contract negotiations

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You have experience in designing and monitoring


marketing and advertising campaigns, as well as


analyzing event performance to create recommenda-

tions for improvement of events and marketing


strategies

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You have an independent, structured and detail-oriented


way of working combined with excellent communication


skills and proficiency in written and spoken English and


German

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You would like to work in a scientific environment and


are interested to transfer CECAD‘s research and support


our community

WE OFFER

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A varied range of tasks with involvement in central and


decentralized structures of the University and University


Hospital of Cologne

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A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

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Support in balancing work and family life

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Extensive advanced training opportunities

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Occupational health management offers

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Flexible working time models



The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and


diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accord-

ance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-West-

phalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also


expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates


regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social


origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.



The position is available immediately on a part-time basis


(19,92 hours per week). The position is to be filled for


a fixed term until 31.12.2032. If the applicant meets the


relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications,


the salary is based on remuneration group 11 TV-L of the


pay scale for the German public sector.



Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications


without photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.


The reference number is TUV2511-10. The application dead-

line is 16.12.2025.


For further inquiries, please contact Dr Sibylle Grandel


(sgrandel@uni-koeln.de).

Event & Marketing Manager (f/m/x)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

CECAD Cluster of Excellence