Project Manager

Starting now, the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is seeking a highly motivated project manager for the research department "Global Constitutionalism and the Internet" headed by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Ingolf Pernice. The project manager (75% TVL 14 - for suitably qualified applicants, plus family, literature and travel expenses, initially limited to one year with an option of extending) will act as administrative and academic head of the Global Constitutionalism and the Internet team, with a specific focus on the legal aspects of the transformative effects that the Internet (especially IoT) will have on public governance/eGovernment. This project will be completed together with researchers from the Internet-enabled Innovation department. 

YOUR TASKS WILL INCLUDE:

-- Independent research in the area of Internet and public governance or eGovernment, including research about the Internet of Things and organisational transformation processes in the fields of innovation and IT regulation
-- Leadership of the research team (researchers, student assistants, guest researchers), supervision of doctoral theses in the research department as well as budgetary responsibilities for the department in close coordination with the responsible director
-- Monitoring of funding lines and calls for proposals, raising of third-party funding by contributing to public calls for proposals or by supporting the fundraising activities at HIIG
-- Ongoing publication of academic articles in relevant journals, but also design of conference contributions as well as formats for knowledge transfer to a broader public, e.g. events, blog posts etc.
-- Maintenance and expansion of the existing academic networks of the institute in the relevant subject area

WHAT WE EXPECT:

-- The basic requirements are the completion of legal practice examinations with honors and an excellent legal doctor’s degree, preferably in the area of public law, with openness to interdisciplinarity
-- A deep interest in transdisciplinary research on the Internet and in the field "IoT & Government transformation" as well as the ability to identify and use links to other fields of expertise
-- Experience in project/research management and in raising third-party funding
-- Some initial experience in human resources management, in motivating and governing project teams as well as very good communication skills
-- Openness to international academic collaboration, ideally supported by relevant international experience
-- Ideally, you should possess professional experience in the field of digital transformation processes
-- An outstanding capacity to work independently, creative drive, sense of responsibility, motivation, ability to work in a team, communication skills
-- Excellent German and English skills are absolutely required

WHAT WE OFFER:

-- The opportunity to lead and manage a research department at HIIG - in coordination with the responsible director
-- The opportunity to independently complete a project that will contribute to digital transformation processes in organisations, involves a diverse set of tasks and offers considerable freedom in shaping the project
-- The opportunity to independently set topics in an international research environment and to develop structures cooperatively
-- Integration into the international research network of the institute
-- A diverse and dynamic team with highly motivated colleagues from different disciplines in a pioneering institute in the middle of Berlin

APPLICATION:

Application with motivational letter, CV and relevant credentials, stating the earliest start date possible via the online form: http://www.hiig.de/en/jobs

Ideally you should include some initial (academic) publications and/or a first draft of a possible research project. The examination of applications will start on 30 May 2016. The job application process will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Severely disabled persons with essentially the same qualification will be especially considered.

We wish to fill the position at the earliest possible opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact Jana Schudrowitz (jana.schudrowitz@hiig.de). 

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:

The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) explores the dynamic relationship between the Internet and society, including the increasing interpenetration of digital infrastructures and various domains of everyday life. The three founding associates are the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the University of the Arts Berlin and the Social Science Research Center Berlin, in alliance with the Hans-Bredow Institute for Media Research in Hamburg as an integrated co-operation partner.