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MAMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Research Group and Field Site Operations Coordinator(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Coordinating ape field site operations in Africa, including onboarding and group communication. Professional fluency in French and English required. 30 days annual leave, flexible hours, paid holidays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in zoology, primatology, animal science, or related
  • Coordinating operations at ape field sites in Africa
  • Professional fluency in French and English
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfort with standard office and collaboration tools
  • Willingness to undertake regular/occasional travel to West Africa
  • Experience preparing reports for West African authorities
  • Experience overseeing field-site budgets and expenditures
  • Familiarity with data organization for long-term datasets
  • Previous long-term, on-site experience at remote ape field sites

Tasks

  • Coordinate research group operations
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings
  • Manage group communication
  • Onboard new members
  • Handle project logistics
  • Manage finances and procurement
  • Organize fieldwork in West Africa
  • Arrange travel and permits
  • Oversee equipment and budget tracking
  • Act as primary liaison with field site management
  • Conduct regular site visits
  • Troubleshoot field site issues
  • Support data and information management
  • Standardize protocols
  • Ensure secure data handling
  • Comply with institutional regulations
  • Adhere to national and international research permits
  • Meet funding requirements

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • FrenchBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • email
  • spreadsheets
  • video conferencing

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • Modern home-office model

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Paid Christmas Eve
  • Paid New Year's Eve

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Germany Job Ticket

Learning & Development

  • Continuing education program

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Intensive onboarding process

Informal Culture

  • Collegial work culture
  • Supportive work culture
  • Inclusive work culture
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