job location: Greifswald - Insel Riems

application deadline: 30.09.2024

The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute is one of the world's leading research institutes in the fields of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal husbandry, animal nutrition and farm animal genetics. As a higher federal authority, it is part of the portfolio of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and informs and advises the Federal Government in these areas.

At the headquarters in Greifswald - Insel Riems, we are seeking to fill the position of

Deputy Director (m/f/d) at the Institute for International Animal Health/One Health

to be filled. Further information on the Institute of International Animal Health/One Health can also be found at www.fli.de.

If the career and other requirements are met, the candidate will be appointed as a permanent civil servant to the position of “Director and Professor” in the salary group B1 of the Federal Salary Schedule (Bundesbesoldungsordnung). Alternatively, the position may be filled as a non-tariff employee with a salary equal to the salary group B1 of the BBesO.

Tasks:
The Institute of International Animal Health/One Health (IITG) is one of twelve specialized institutes of the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI). It works scientifically within the framework of international cooperation in animal health and One Health. It advises the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) on these issues.

The IITG's work aims to combat animal diseases and zoonoses, particularly in non-European countries, through transdisciplinary research and capacity strengthening. The Institute supports the One Health approach through its cross-sectoral international advisory and committee work and initiates and supports systems-based One Health transformative processes in collaboration with its international partners. Central to the work of the IITG is networking with the other FLI institutes and their respective thematic focuses. The work of the IITG supports the creation of a scientifically sound database for evaluating the One Health approach and generating knowledge in the field of global health.

Active participation in projects and committees with Quadripartite partners (FAO, WHO, WOAH and UNEP) and other international organisations, participation in the implementation of the One Health Joint Plan of Action, promotion of intersectoral collaboration in international animal health and promotion of collegial collaboration across the five IITG Working Groups, leading international teams, including coordination of FLI participation in the German Epidemic Preparedness Team (SEEG) deployments, and the supervision of the IITG-coordinated field stations (e.g., Tanzania and Vietnam) are part of the scope of work.

Requirements:
We are looking for a highly qualified scientist with an internationally recognised profile in international animal health from the disciplines of veterinary medicine, public health, biology, agricultural sciences, or related sciences. We expect many years of successful work in international animal health or veterinary public health.

In addition, sound experience in interacting with supranational organisations and a broad network of international contacts are required. The position is linked to the willingness to take regular business trips abroad.

The work of the IITG is internationally oriented, transdisciplinary and strongly networked within the FLI. Therefore, good communication skills as well as experience in team-oriented leadership, management of research projects and acquisition of external funding are required. In addition to a very good command of English, knowledge of German is expected. Other foreign language skills are desirable.

A strong research profile that fits with the existing working groups at the Institute of International Animal Health, a sound knowledge of One Health-based policy advice and experience in intersectoral cooperation with countries in the Global South are also required. A specialist qualification (e.g. Fachtierarzt/Fachtierärztin, Diplomate status (European College Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS)) in areas relevant to international animal health) and/or a habilitation or the intention to obtain one are an advantage. The same applies to knowledge and experience of the cooperation mechanisms within the BMEL and with other federal institutions in the field of International Animal Health/One Health.

The job may involve work in the security sector, which requires inspection under the Security Inspection Act and special protective measures against health hazards. Therefore, personal and health suitability are prerequisites for the position.

FLI is committed to providing a family-friendly work environment by offering flexible work schedules, part-time employment opportunities, and childcare assistance. Our benefits include company health and reintegration management, company social counseling, and capital formation benefits.

FLI is committed to increasing the number of women in leadership positions and encourages women to apply.

The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute is committed to integration. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore encouraged. They will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

In keeping with our international focus, we welcome applications from people of all nationalities and ethnicities.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Sascha Knauf, Tel. +49 38351 7-4850; E-Mail: sascha.knauf@fli.de.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send your informative and complete documents by 30.09.2024 exclusively as a PDF document with the subject "Stelle 044/24" by e-mail to 044.24@fli.de. Alternatively, you may send your application by mail to the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Personnel Department, P.O. Box 1318, 17466 Greifswald - Insel Riems. Please note that incomplete documents may lead to exclusion from the application procedure.