Keywords: jobs 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 [log in to unmask] 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.