Secretary (m/f/d)

The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems, a leading computer science research institute with currently 130 employees, is looking for a

Secretary (m/f/d)

for its offices in Kaiserslautern or Saarbrücken, starting as soon as possible, for an initial period of two years and with the possibility of a permanent position.

Your tasks:

• Provide administrative support to institute members
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Organize and coordinate business travel
• Plan institute-wide events
• Welcome and assist visitors and guests

What we expect:

• the ability to work well independently and in a team, organizational skills
• the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
• outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• the desire to support a team of international students, guests, and faculty in their daily work
• flexibility to occasionally work at both of the institute’s locations as needed

What makes us attractive:

• long-term career prospects in a growing institute
• work-life balance
• 30 vacation days
• company pension benefits
• salary and social benefits according to the German Federal Public Service Collective Bargaining Agreement (TVöD Bund), pay grade up to EG 8 possible
• a young, international, multicultural work environment
• a job with a lot of responsibility and variety in a pleasant working atmosphere
• in-depth introductory and continued training
• a modern and well-equipped workplace

The MPI for Software Systems actively promotes equality and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome your application no matter your gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

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You can find more information about our institute at: www.mpi-sws.org.

Contact

Please send your application, preferably by email, by April 29, 2026 to: [email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
Campus E1 4
D-66123 Saarbrücken
Germany

www.mpi-sws.org