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 TUV2511-10 and TUV2511-11.

YOUR TASKS

You are responsible for further developing and implementing


communication strategies that enhance CECAD’s public


outreach, and foster strong relationships with science,


media, stakeholders, and the public. This role involves man-

aging both internal and external communications, ensuring


consistent and effective messaging across all channels. This


includes

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Public relations & Media Management: relationships with


media outlets, write and distribute press releases, news


updates, etc. and coordinate media coverage for events

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Strategic communication: create and implement


comprehensive communication strategies, develop


and ensure brand consistency

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Content creation: produce engaging content for press


materials, newsletters, websites, blogs, and social media


in collaboration with PR offices of the University, Uni-

versity Hospital and CECAD partners

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Management and monitoring of social media and digital


presence

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Support CECAD Office in internal communication


initiatives

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Represent CECAD in the division 8 of the University

YOUR PROFILE

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Completed university degree in communication,


journalism and/or completed university degree in


science, preferably in biology, life sciences or


biomedicine and work experience as journalist

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Proven experience in science communication or press


and public relations; Interest in scientific topics and the


ability to communicate them to diverse audiences

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Proficiency in all communication tools, including print,


online, and social media platforms.

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Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office programs is


required, knowledge in the use of content management


software is preferred

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both


English and German

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Capability of working effectively both independently and


as part of a team to achieve organizational goals

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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 will be based on remuneration group 13 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 TUV2511-12. The application dead-

line is 17.12.2025.


For further inquiries, please contact Dr Sibylle Grandel


(sgrandel@uni-koeln.de).

Science communication Manager (f/m/x)

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

CECAD Cluster of Excellence