02. April 2026

Project employee (m/f/d) Educational programs - Keyword: 20-2026 PMA Education -

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: 01.05.2026

At the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, as part of the initiative Zukunftslernort Oberlausitz (ZukLOS), the STARK-funded project "MINT-Bildung für Fachkräfte der Zukunft in Ostsachsen" (MINT-OstSN) is looking to fill a position (1.0 FTE) at the earliest possible date as a

Project employee (m/f/d) Educational offers
- Reference: 20-2026 PMA Education -

to be filled for a limited period until 31.12.2029.

The project aims to inspire, inform and encourage children and young people to try out STEM subjects for themselves through needs-based and attractive formats and offers. Our work focuses in particular on the transition from school education to a career. The offers are geared towards scientific groups at the HSZG and thus build bridges to the technology fields of the future. The focus is not only on the breadth of the offer, but also on the depth of the offer.

New science-oriented formats, such as the Junior Academy in Zittau, the Experimental House in Görlitz and mobile learning locations at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, are intended to raise the spectrum of the diverse STEM stakeholder landscape to a new level and, against the backdrop of major structural change projects, create a basis for the development of the region as a science location with target group-oriented, science-oriented STEM offerings.

The post holder will be involved in the development and implementation of extracurricular STEM education programs as part of the ZukLOS initiative.

The tasks include

  • Collaboration in the conception, testing and further development of educational programs,
  • didactic preparation of scientific content for pupils,
  • Implementation of experimentation and learning formats at the ZukLOS learning locations,
  • Participation in the evaluation of new educational programs,
  • Supervision of school groups and support at events,
  • Supervision of student assistants,
  • organizational participation in cluster and network events.

The following knowledge and skills are required

  • completed university degree in the STEM field,

  • Broad basic knowledge of natural sciences,

  • ability to communicate complex scientific content in an understandable way,

  • organizational skills and the ability to work in a team,

  • pedagogical skills in dealing with pupils.

The following are also desirable

  • Experience in education and/or science communication,

  • knowledge of English, Polish and/or Czech.

We expect from you

  • a high level of commitment to practical, application-oriented research

  • a committed and team-oriented way of working

  • goal-oriented and independent realization of your tasks,

  • Willingness and interest in further professional and personal development.

We offer you

  • a varied job in a future-oriented research project with high practical relevance,

  • the opportunity to actively contribute to the sustainable development of the Upper Lusatia region

  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
  • personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
  • attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
  • company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
  • the opportunity to use a job ticket.
Further information

If the personal requirements are met, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 11 TV-L. The first place of work is Zittau. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced personnel structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including cover letter, CV, degree and work references) by 01.05.2026(incoming mail) by e-mail to:

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment, we would like to ask you to refrain from sending postal applications[1] if possible (it is not possible to return application documents). We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed.

 

If you have any technical queries, please contact the project manager, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch (Tel.: 03583/612-4282, e-mail: a.kratzsch@hszg.de). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.

 

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Division of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Alexander Kratzsch
Rectorate
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.55
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3000
Institute of Process Engineering, Process Automation and Metrology
Measurement technology / process automation
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 8
Building Z IVc, Room C1.15
Upper floor
+49 3583 612-4282
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
Human Resources and Legal Division
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060