s The Institute for Research Information and Quality Assurance (iFQ – Institut für Forschungsinformation und Qualitätssicherung) is a scientific institute, which is funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) as "central research facility". The institute is designed as a scientific institution that will initially concentrate on the evaluation of DFG’s funding programs. During the initial stage, the iFQ will be located in Bonn.
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  The Institute for Research Information and Quality Assurance (iFQ Institut für Forschungsinformation und Qualitätssicherung – www.research-information.de) is a scientific institute which is funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG). The institute deals with the monitoring and evaluation of R&D funding programs and the development of suitable methods.
We are seeking to appoint
Two Scientific Assistants (full time, 2 years fixed term, 13/14 TVöD)
for the Competence Center for Bibliometrics
We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a university degree, a good knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods as well as relational database systems and a good command of SQL. The main task will be conducting bibliometric analyses and advancement and validation of respective methods and techniques. Therefore skills in bibliometrics and experience in scientific project work are welcome.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, the capacity for teamwork, good language skills in German and/or English are required. We offer the opportunity to join a highly committed and motivated team, diversified tasks and exciting and promising topics.
Employment, compensation and social benefits all conform to the German labour agreement for the public service sector (TVöD 13/14 depending on your qualification). Compliance with the directives for severely handicapped persons and part-time employment regulations is guaranteed.
Interested candidates will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD.
Currently the iFQ is located in Bonn, it will move to Berlin in 2011 or at the beginning of 2012.
Please send your application (including CV, copies of certificates) to the Institute for Research Information and Quality Assurance, Prof. Dr. Stefan Hornbostel, Godesberger Allee 90, D-53175 Bonn, Germany or to glaab@forschungsinfo.de.
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2010.