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Job vacancies remain visible on the website until the deadline for application has passed. All applications that are submitted by 23:59:59 on the deadline for applications will be considered.

Job vacancies in the public sector must be published for a period of 14 days. Applicants may only be invited to an interview once this deadline has passed.

The relevant point of contact is stated in the job description in the call for applications. If no point of contact is mentioned or if you are submitting an unsolicited application, you can address your application “To whom it may concern”.

Yes. You must submit your application documents separately for each vacancy you apply for. Please note the deadline stated in the call for applications.

As the requirements differ greatly depending on the position, we would ask you to check the call for applications for the details of specific requirements and qualifications. The following may act as a guide. Check the text of the call for applications carefully and ask yourself the following questions:

• Which qualifications are required? Do I have them?
• What do I particularly like about this position? Why am I applying for this job?
• How can I demonstrate convincingly that I am the right person for this job?

Read through your application carefully one more time and check if it is complete and accurate, with no spelling mistakes and addressed to the correct person.

Please send us your application online via the FAU-application portal. You can enter your data in the form and upload your application documents. You can also send applications by email if this is explicitly stated. Please note that email applications can only be accepted in these cases due to data protection regulations.

Please refer to the specific call for applications to check which specific documents should be included in your application as proof of your qualifications and skills. These documents are usually as follows:

• Cover letter: Please state the name of the vacancy, the location and your earliest possible starting date. If it is mentioned in the job advert, please also state how mobile you are
• CV
• Certificates: school certificates, internship certificates, job references etc. (you do not necessarily have to include a current job reference)
• Other certificates: if applicable, include certificates about IT skills, language certificates etc.

If documents are missing, our colleagues from the department human resources (Unit P4) will get in touch with you and ask for them.

You will receive confirmation of receipt from us after sending us your application documents. We make an effort to view and process all applications as quickly as possible. However, the processing time can vary depending on the time and number of applications. If the procedure takes longer than expected, we will be in touch to let you know what stage your application is currently at. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience.

Yes, FAU offers traineeships in a wide range of exciting professions. Refer to our website under training and internships for more information and details of the various options. Please note that we only provide information in German on these sites.

Yes. FAU offers comprehensive flexitime arrangements and tailored working time models to give you the flexibility you need to balance all your commitments. In addition, after an initial familiarization period, employees who are not bound to their place of work can choose to work up to 50 % of their time remotely. The requirements are stipulated in a service agreement. Further information about whether a position is suited for remote working is included in the relevant job vacancy.

FAU prides itself on being a modern, cosmopolitan and family-friendly employer and looks forward to receiving your application irrespective of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, beliefs, disability or sexual identity.
Applicants with a disability as defined in the Disabilities Act (Schwerbehindertengesetz) will be given preference, provided their qualifications and aptitude are the same and the advertised job is suitable for individuals with a disability. Details are available in the relevant job vacancies under the section “comments”.
FAU is an equal opportunities employer and specifically encourages women to apply. If requested by the applicant, the Equal Opportunities Officer may be invited to attend the job interview without this entailing any disadvantages for the applicant.

1. Submit your application via FAU online portal
2. Receive automatic email confirmation of application receipt
3. Application review by the designated department
4. Invitation to the initial job interview
5. Optional invitation to a second in-person interview
6. Are we a match?
7. Preparation and submission of employment documents
8. Approval by the staff council
9. Employment commencement – Welcome to FAU!

With locations across Erlangen, Nuremberg and Fürth, we are a leading light among the universities in Germany. Our 6,700 employees ensure that our approximately 39,600 students benefit from a comprehensive education where studying and personal development are equally encouraged. We offer a wide range of courses in our five faculties – Humanities, Social Sciences and Theology, Business, Economics and Law, Medicine, Engineering and Sciences. We are one of only seven universities throughout Germany to meet the strict criteria of a university which offers the entire spectrum of academic disciplines. Furthermore, we are committed to providing a first class education and cutting-edge research in all disciplines. We pursue innovation in everything that we do.

FAU is one of the leading research universities in Germany. We achieve pioneering results thanks to the efforts of roughly 4,000 researchers representing a comprehensive research portfolio covering the key topics of freedom and responsibility, life and health, sustainability and resilience. This excellence is reflected in prestigious awards such as Alexander von Humboldt professorships or Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz prizes. Researchers from FAU have also contributed to laying the foundations for four Nobel prizes. Each year, our researchers gain top places in the subject rankings of reputable institutions and are among the most highly cited experts in their disciplines. Extensive funding from third parties, including the German Research Foundation (DFG), totaling 260 million euros is additional proof of our excellence in research.

In a global comparison, we are the leading innovator in Germany and number two in Europe. FAU is home to pioneering solutions and inventions. From laying the mathematical cornerstone for today’s computer tomography to developing the MP3 format – our researchers have had a decisive influence on the modern world. Each year we register over 100 inventions and more than 70 patents. Since the year 2000, these have led to more than 180 successful spin-offs. However, innovation relies on collaboration. We therefore nurture a strong network of world-class partners in academia, business and society to allow us to implement our ideas in practice and actively shape the future.

With 277 degree programs, five faculties and roughly 39,600 students, we are the largest educational institute in the region and have a key role in training the academics of the future. We teach subject skills, encourage critical thinking and create space for interdisciplinary networks. Our comprehensive approach to education is clearly reflected in the quality of our teaching, which is regularly confirmed in national and international rankings. With top ratings in the Times Higher Education ranking or the QS World University Subject Ranking, FAU takes its place among the most renowned education establishments across the globe. In addition, our continuing education platform for lifelong learning FAU Academy offers a wide range of subjects for people of all ages.

With 500 partnerships with universities in more than 70 countries and an international community with 1,330 researchers and over 4,000 students from across the globe, we act on a global level. We nurture a multicultural student and working community, encourage our staff to participate in international staff mobility, and strengthen global networks and intercultural competencies through research partnerships and student exchanges.

We are a future-oriented university and our decisions and investments are guided with a clear focus on long-term success and sustainability. Our thinking and actions are guided at all times by social, ecological and economic considerations. Our research infrastructure is continually expanding. The inauguration ceremony for our new lecture hall complexes and the groundbreaking ceremony for the new hi-tech building for Technical Chemistry are major milestones in our site development. Sustainability and climate action at FAU

We pride ourselves on offering a unique working environment. With approximately 6,700 employees from a wide range of different professions, our work is just as diverse as it is important. Working closely together with students, alumni and external partners is an enriching experience and is a constant source of fresh ideas and perspectives. Every contribution counts: Together, we create, share and use knowledge.

We stand unequivocally for equal opportunities for all university members, irrespective of their gender, sexual identity, ethnic background, religion, social background, age or health issues. We take an active stance against discrimination and encourage a healthy balance between work and family commitments. FAU also demonstrates its commitment to the cause with numerous initiatives for equal opportunities, diversity management and balancing work and family commitments.  Office of Equality and Diversity     FAU Family Service