FAU offers a wide range of career options in academia: From extensive doctoral programs to help you set out on your academic career to the exciting postdoc phase to your first professorship. Become a part of FAU and shape the future of knowledge with us.
Your research and teaching journey at FAU
Sharing knowledge
Women in science
Funding opportunities for Women
FAU offers targeted support opportunities for female researchers to assist them at various stages of their careers. These include the ARIADNE mentoring program, in which a mentor provides guidance on strategic and practical aspects of career planning.
Starting a business at FAU
Start-up advice
FAU’s Start-up Service supports students, staff and professors at FAU before launching their company and whilst building their business. Turn research-based ideas into real ventures.
Spread your knowledge
Services for teaching staff
FAU supports its lecturers and teaching staff with numerous funding programs and training opportunities. The University also awards teaching prizes to recognize excellence in teaching.
International research at FAU
Current vacancies in research and teaching
FAU as employer
In Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth FAU employs more than 6,700 members of staff in research, teaching and administration. Together, they pool a multitude of expertise, skills and experience. Find out more about what FAU stands for and what makes it stand out.