Soft Skills Trainer for Life Scientists

EMBO Solutions is a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to the advancement of life sciences and the support of scientists through the training of leadership and other soft and scientific skills. We are wholly owned by EMBO, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the life sciences in Europe and beyond.

EMBO Solutions runs approximately 60 training courses for life scientists each year, both as residential courses and online. An overview of our courses can be found here: http://lableadership.org/.

Our diverse international training team of 6 members hails from various countries and personal backgrounds, collaborating closely to further our mission. EMBO Solutions is located on the international EMBL life sciences research campus in Heidelberg, Germany.

Your role

You will join the training team as a trainer for the EMBO Laboratory Leadership course and other courses in our portfolio, which will represent approximately half of your work. You will also take on client onboarding duties, course development, and other project work, as well as some administration work relating to course delivery. You will report to the Head of Training and will be responsible for delivering an average of two 3- or 4-day workshops per month, both of which may be outside of Germany.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Learn to deliver the EMBO Laboratory Leadership workshop and other workshops in our portfolio.
• Deliver an average of two courses per month, of three or four days in length, often outside of Germany and requiring international travel, often out of normal working hours or at weekends. All courses are delivered in English.
• Onboard new institutes and universities who would like to book our training, and then coordinate with the institute, the trainers, and our administrators to complete the sales and onboarding process.

Who you are

You are someone who is passionate about training and supporting people, and you may come from a variety of cultural and specialist backgrounds.

You will have:

• Experience of training soft skills in professional or non-professional settings, ideally with an audience of life science researchers
• A successful track record of working as part of a team
• An interest in understanding and supporting people
• A collaborative attitude with a ‘learner mindset’
• A Masters degree or PhD, ideally in a STEM subject, though we anticipate a range of subject specialties may be appropriate to this role
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills

Why join us?

Friendly, supportive environment

You will find a friendly working environment in which the atmosphere is supportive, creative, and energetic. The focus lies on empowering and supporting team members to do great work, while maintaining their health and well-being.

Support life scientists

At EMBO Solutions, you can contribute significantly to the well-being of life scientists and the advancement of life sciences in Europe and beyond. Your work will enable talented scientists to lead great research teams and create an environment that supports everyone’s success.

Join a professional working environment

EMBO Solutions values diversity and is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. We cultivate a work environment where employees are valued and empowered to excel professionally.

Our offices are located on the EMBL campus in Heidelberg, Germany, which is home to over 1,000 employees from around the world. The campus has an on-site nursery, subsidized canteen and cafeteria, as well as clubs for social activities and sports.

Heidelberg, with a population of around 160,000 people, is an international university city and research hub. It is attractively located between the Rhine River and the Odenwald, a low mountain range that offers a wide range of outdoor activities. The city has good national and international travel connections.

Enjoy attractive employee benefits

EMBO Solutions provides competitive compensation and benefits suitable for a non-profit organization, including:

• Competitive salary with transparent reviews
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options
• 30 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Contract duration

EMBO Solutions is offering a full-time position based on the Heidelberg campus. The contract has a 6-month probation period and then no set term limit.

Starting salary will be in the range of 50,000 to 65,000 Euros, depending on experience.

International applicants

EMBO Solutions welcomes applications from candidates worldwide.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter in English explaining your interest and suitability, CV/resume, and contact details of two or three referees. Candidates who do not submit their application in English, or who do not include a cover letter, will be asked to provide a revised application.

Candidates selected for interviews will usually be notified within two weeks of the closing date. You will not hear from us before this time. The interview process includes an online pre-interview and an in-person panel assessment day for shortlisted candidates.

The closing date for applying to this position is June 17^th with pre-interviews expected to take place in the week of June 24^th and interviews for short-listed candidates in the week of July 1st.