Healthcare at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) stands for expertise, care and outstanding interdisciplinary performance. Here, specialists in medicine, therapy, care, and research work hand in hand with cutting-edge technology and benefit from excellent research. Together, they ensure that patients are welcomed, cared for, supported and advised in the best possible manner. Whether at the Occupational Medical Service, at the Faculty of Medicine, or at the Institute of Psychology – discover the extremely varied range of career prospects in medicine and health at FAU.
Medicine and health – your career at FAU
Medicine and health – your career at FAU

Occupational Medical Service
From top research at university level to the individual care of the FAU staff at the Occupational Medical Service: Physicians at FAU make a vital contribution to medical care, prevention and teaching. Join and help shaping the future of university medicine at FAU.

Medical services
The staff in medical services ensure the smooth running of medical processes with their organizational skills. Whether as team assistants, project coordinators or when performing tasks related to administration: They make a valuable contribution to FAU’s performance.

Medical technical service
From top research at university level to the individual care of the FAU staff at the Occupational Medical Service: Physicians at FAU make a vital contribution to medical care, prevention and teaching. Join and help shape the future of university medicine at FAU.

Medical assistant
The medical assistants at the Occupational Medical Service ensure the best possible care is provided to FAU staff in occupational medicine, environmental medicine and social medicine. With their expertise and empathy, they strengthen the backbone of FAU.

Psychology and therapy
FAU staff in the field of psychology and therapy accompany scientific projects, promote training in psychology, and support students and employees with their expertise. Whether in providing psychological counseling, as an assistant or head of a research project: Your skills are in demand!

Autopsy and preparation
The specialists in anatomy and forensic medicine support research, teaching and investigations with utmost precision. They provide assistance with autopsies, prepare samples and secure forensic evidence. Thus, they pave the way for scientific findings and contribute to resolving cases and gaining new knowledge.
Jobs in medicine and healthare
Positions currently available in medicine and health
FAU as an 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.

