Occupation: Full-time

Period: Fixed-term contract, probation period of 6 months, possibility of extensions

Place: Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Apply no later than: February 26, 2017

CPSBB is a newly established research center in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with the financial help of the H2020
project PlantaSYST (Teaming), the Bulgarian Government, and the Municipality of Plovdiv. CPSBB´s
mission is to position itself at the forefront of plant sciences in Bulgaria and South-East Europe. This
will be achieved by building on the research and technological excellence of two advanced partners
from Potsdam, Germany: the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant
Physiology, Potsdam-Golm. Cutting-edge functional genomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics will
be adopted to unravel the regulatory codes and metabolic pathways that govern plant development,
stress physiology, and the production of valuable metabolites with potential market applications. The
service-oriented CPSBB administration is designed to function efficiently following the example of
the German partners. CPSBB is equal opportunity employer.

Job Requirements:

• Biological background (at least MSc in Biology or related fields)
• Excellent Bulgarian and English. German is of advantage
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
• Excellent planning, organization and time management, and ability to work under pressure
• Еxperience of advanced administration with extensive knowledge of MS Office packages

Main responsibilities:

• Provide full range of secretarial and administration support to the Director
• Prioritize and draft correspondence and documentation including minutes, agendas, project
  notes, presentations and administration procedures, manage complex diary and travel
  arrangements for the Director
• Provide executive support to the Director, co-ordinating events, provide effective
  communications and relationships with internal and external contacts

We offer:

• Fast changing and growing scientific environment. Opportunity to build and develop. Career
  development in an international research institute
• A competitive remuneration package
• Funding is available immediately

Deadline for application:

The application deadline is 26.2.2017. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as the
position will remain open until filled by a suitable candidate.
Interested applicants should send the
following documents:

• CV
• letter of application, mentioning the position you apply for and the motivation to apply
• Recommendation(s) by former employers

You can apply for this job no later than 26 February 2017 by e-mail (secretary@cpsbb.eu).

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