Administration
Varied and challenging: finding solutions – enabling research
At DLR, we owe much of our success to our skilled administration specialists. Whether handling finances, human resources, or communication, their contributions are vital to our research and development objectives. Interested in joining our team and making a difference?
What specialist fields are we looking for?
Are you well-trained in your area of expertise, yet find yourself in a research institution where technology or space aren't your primary focus? It happens, and that's where we come in.
What’s in store for you?
- The unique infrastructure of a research organisation
- A well-equipped workplace
- Open and motivating work environment
- Options for home office and mobile working
- Projects and goals with social impact
- Personalised professional development opportunities
- Workplace resilient in times of crisis
- Security, company pension plan and additional benefits and other benefits characteristic of a public organisation
We're seeking individuals just like you, who are dedicated and willing to explore new avenues. With you, we can effectively implement projects in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security, and digitalisation.
Meet Niklas Bothe from our Human Resources department in Braunschweig. Together with his colleagues, the personnel officer supports the DLR institutes and facilities in all personnel matters. In this way, he plays his part in securing DLR's long-term staff requirements. Every day. Niklas appreciates the secure but also challenging working environment at DLR – and the atmosphere: "Our team has a great rapport, creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can always find a sympathetic ear when faced with challenging questions."
Human resources, legal affairs & organisation
Assist and guide our employees during their time at DLR. Recruit suitable candidates. Ensure our contracts are solid and compliant with the law. Streamline our procedures and systems. Develop initiatives for employee growth and well-being. Safeguard the confidentiality of our projects and those of our partners. Help us be the backbone of DLR.
Take a moment to explore: Our range of activities is extensive!
Seeking expertise
- Human resources
- Legal affairs
- Administration
- Organisational structure
- Quality management
- Health and sports management
- Export control
Showcase our research projects, institutes, and facilities. Foster and expand our networks. Engage with stakeholders. Facilitate successful external and internal communication. Coordinate conferences, seminars, and symposia. Develop strategies to achieve our goals. Contribute to the DLR narrative and create your own.
Take a moment to explore: Our range of activities is extensive!
Seeking expertise
- Public relations and marketing
- Government communication
- Science communication
- (Image) editing
- Event management
- Media science
- Photography
- Communications-/media design
- Strategic services
- International relations
Assistance & office communication
Help with scheduling meetings, workshops, appointments, and travel arrangements. Keep things organised, kick start processes and ensure tasks stay on track. Handle invoices and accounts as needed. Make sure essential supplies are stocked and available. Serve as a friendly face for guests and colleagues. Understand that your role is valued and essential for the department's operations.
Take a moment to explore: Our range of activities is extensive!
Seeking expertise
- Office communication/management
- Industrial clerk
- Assistance
- Secretariat
Contribute to DLR's research projects by managing funding from sponsors and clients. Coordinate the acquisition of necessary equipment and services through procurement processes. Maintain regular communication with our team members. Keep track of project finances for our scientific endeavours. Let the numbers tell the story.
Take a moment to look around: Our range of activities is extensive!
Seeking expertise
- Economics
- Business administration
- Financial controlling
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Procurement
- Management of external funding
- Order processing
- Inventory management
Offer technical assistance for funding projects and ensure compliance with legal regulations. Identify the potential of technical and social innovations, aiding in the transformation of new concepts into marketable products, processes, or services. Engage in professional and collaborative communication with stakeholders from both scientific and industrial sectors.
Explore our broad range of topics, spanning from education and gender to society, technology, innovation, environment, and sustainability.
Seeking expertise
- Business administration
- Public management
- Business law
- Public administration
- Economics
- Commercial vocational training with advanced studies in business administration and professional experience
