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Managing Director position at the RWTH Aachen University

Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science
(AICES)

The AICES graduate school at the RWTH Aachen University was established
under the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state
governments to promote novel research and training in the field of
computational engineering science. The school is a collaboration of 14
university institutes, the Research Centre Juelich, and the Max Planck
Institute for Metal Research. AICES organizes the doctoral education of
ca. 100 students, as well as ca. 10 independent junior research groups.

The Managing Director heads a 3-person service team and is responsible
for the planning, supervision and fiscal overview of all facets of the
graduate school. The Managing Director reports to the AICES Steering
Committee and works closely with the Scientific Director of AICES.
Candidates must have proven administrative skills and a Ph.D. degree. A
background in computational engineering, science or a related area is
highly desirable. The successful candidate should have good
interpersonal skills for working with AICES faculty, students, and other
organizations. Prior experience in a technical, professional, or
non-profit organization is valuable. English skills and familiarity with
common office software are essential.

This full-time position is based in Aachen, Germany, and the salary is
paid according to the German civil service salary scale (BAT IIa or TVoD
equivalent), including standard benefits. The position is to be filled
as soon as possible and is initially for a fixed term of 24 months, with
possible renewals for a total of 5 years. Regular working hours are 39
hours a week.

Application materials (personal statement, CV, references) should be
sent to:

Service Team Search 2006
AICES
RWTH Aachen University
Templergraben 55
52056 Aachen
Germany
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Electronic applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered
starting November 1, 2006 until the position is filled. For further
information, contact Prof. M. Behr, [log in to unmask], Tel. +49
241 80 28430. For updates on this search, see
http://www.aices.rwth-aachen.de/jobs.