{"id":13262,"date":"2025-07-14T00:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T22:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/?page_id=13262"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T10:11:08","slug":"working-at-fau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/en\/working-at-fau\/","title":{"rendered":"Working at FAU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-N\u00fcrnberg (FAU) stands for diversity, innovation and passion. Established in 1743, it is a leading innovator within Europe. This is reflected in our motto \u201cMoving Knowledge\u201d. Spread over the three cities of Erlangen, Nuremberg and F\u00fcrth, more than 6,700 staff members research, study and work here. Experience FAU and find out what makes it special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dark is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-fau-elemental-fau-meta-headline\" id=\"headline-73387eda-2954-49d9-b0ed-de9f723c7405\">Eight reasons for FAU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAU\u2019s special features<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapsibles \"><div class=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines\" data-href=\"#fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines-section\" id=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU offers the full range of academic disciplines<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-offers-the-full-range-of-academic-disciplines\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>With locations across Erlangen, Nuremberg and F\u00fcrth, FAU is a leading light among the universities in Germany. 6,700 employees ensure that approximately 40,000 students benefit from a comprehensive education where studying and personal development are equally encouraged. FAU offers a wide range of courses in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/fau\/faculties-and-organisational-units\/faculties\/\">five faculties<\/a> \u2013 Humanities, Social Sciences and Theology, Business, Economics and Law, Medicine, Engineering and Sciences. This is why FAU is one of only seven universities throughout Germany to meet the strict criteria of a university which offers the entire spectrum of academic disciplines. Furthermore, FAU is committed to providing a first class education and cutting-edge research in all disciplines. FAU pursues innovation in everything that it does.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research\" data-href=\"#fau-stands-for-pioneering-research\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research-section\" id=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU stands for pioneering research<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-stands-for-pioneering-research\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>FAU is one of the leading research universities in Germany. It achieves pioneering results thanks to the efforts of roughly 4,000 researchers representing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/research\/research-profile\/\">comprehensive research portfolio<\/a> covering the key topics of freedom and responsibility, life and health, sustainability and resilience. This excellence is reflected in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/research\/outstanding-individual-research\/\">prestigious awards<\/a> 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, FAU 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact\" data-href=\"#fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact-section\" id=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU combines knowledge and impact<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-combines-knowledge-and-impact\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Knowledge is at the heart of FAU. It is our origin, our driving force, and our mission all at once. FAU\u2019s motto, \u201cMoving nowledge,\u201d perfectly captures what FAU is all about. It\u2019s about driving change in thinking, in structures, and in society. It\u2019s about having the courage to try new things, push boundaries, make mistakes, and connect disciplines. At the same time, it\u2019s about the responsibility to turn insights into action \u2013 for scientific progress, for technological and social innovation, and for sustainable development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/university\/moving-knowledge\/\">More about that on fau.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe\" data-href=\"#fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe-section\" id=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU is the most innovative university in Germany and the second strongest in Europe<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-is-the-most-innovative-university-in-germany-and-the-second-strongest-in-europe\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In a global comparison, FAU is 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\u2019s computer tomography to developing the MP3 format \u2013 FAU researchers have had a decisive influence on the modern world. Each year it registers 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. FAU therefore nurtures a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/research\/research-profile\/research-projects-and-partnerships\/\"> strong network<\/a> of world-class partners in academia, business and society to allow us to implement ideas in practice and actively shape the future.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria\" data-href=\"#fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria-section\" id=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU is the largest educational institute in Northern Bavaria<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-is-the-largest-educational-institute-in-northern-bavaria\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>With 277 degree programs, five faculties and roughly 40,000 students, FAU is the largest educational institute in the region and has a key role in training the academics of the future. FAU teaches subject skills, encourages critical thinking and creates space for interdisciplinary networks. The comprehensive approach to education is clearly reflected in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/education\/teaching-at-fau\/\">quality of teaching<\/a>, 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, FAU&#8217;s continuing education platform for lifelong learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.academy.fau.de\/en\/\">FAU Academy<\/a> offers a wide range of subjects for people of all ages.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach\" data-href=\"#fau-takes-an-international-approach\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach-section\" id=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU takes an international approach<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-takes-an-international-approach\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>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, FAU acts on a global level. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fau.eu\/fau\/welcome-to-fau\/internationalisation\/\">FAU nurtures a multicultural student and working community<\/a>, encourages the staff to participate in international staff mobility, and strengthens global networks and intercultural competencies through research partnerships and student exchanges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability\" data-href=\"#fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability-section\" id=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU champions the future and sustainability<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-champions-the-future-and-sustainability\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>FAU is a future-oriented university and its decisions and investments are guided with a clear focus on long-term success and sustainability. The thinking and actions are guided at all times by social, ecological and economic considerations. FAU&#8217;s 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 the site development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.green-office.fau.de\/en\/\">Sustainability and climate action at FAU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting\" data-href=\"#fau-works-in-a-unique-setting\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting-section\" id=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU works in a unique setting<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-works-in-a-unique-setting\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>FAU prides itself on offering a unique working environment. With approximately 6,700 employees from a wide range of different professions, its 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. <span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Every contribution counts: <strong>By teaming up, FAU creates, shares and uses knowledge.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-collapse \"><div class=\"accordion-group \"><h3 class=\"accordion-heading\"><button class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-name=\"fau-is-inclusive\" data-href=\"#fau-is-inclusive\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fau-is-inclusive-section\" id=\"fau-is-inclusive\" data-media-accordion-image-id=\"0\" data-media-accordion-image-url=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-alt=\"\" data-media-accordion-image-caption=\"\">FAU is inclusive<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"fau-is-inclusive-section\" class=\"accordion-body \" aria-labelledby=\"fau-is-inclusive\" role=\"region\" name=\"fau-is-inclusive\"><div class=\"accordion-inner clearfix\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">FAU stands unequivocally for equal opportunities for all university members, irrespective of their gender, sexual identity, ethnic background, religion, social background, age or health issues. FAU takes an active stance against discrimination and encourages 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.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.equality-and-diversity.fau.eu\/\">Office of Equality and Diversity<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.familienservice.fau.eu\/\">FAU Family Service<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-fau-elemental-fau-meta-headline\" id=\"headline-81634e8a-da17-45bd-b697-14130ab4e53e\">Get to know FAU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"rrze-video-container\" data-video-id=\"rrze-video-6a62a0bf93c79\" data-chapter-markers=\"[]\"><div class=\"rrze-video rrze-video-container has-text-align-left \">\n<div itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" class=\"rrze-video rrze-video-container-1\">\n<div class=\"video-meta\">\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"FAU - Moving Knowledge\">\n<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.video.uni-erlangen.de\/Images\/previews-ng\/resID_263401_66def2d2a864a.jpg\">\n<meta itemprop=\"dateCreated\" content=\"2024-09-09T02:09:18+00:00\">\n<meta itemprop=\"director\" content=\"Prof. Dr. Joachim Hornegger\">\n<meta itemprop=\"provider\" content=\"Videoportal der FAU (Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\u00e4t Erlangen-N\u00fcrnberg)\">\n<meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT0H2M6S\">\n<meta itemprop=\"version\" content=\"1.2\">\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Founded in 1743, FAU has a rich history. It is a strong research university with an international perspective and one of the largest universities in Germany. Our values of innovation, diversity and\u00a0passion are the key to our leading positions in both national and international rankings.\u00a0\n\nWe invite you to learn more about FAU and become a part of the FAU family.\u00a0\n\nwww.fau.eu\n\nwww.fau.de\n\n\u00a0\nVideo: Jonas Baumg\u00e4rtel\">\n<\/div>\n<media-player title=\"FAU - Moving Knowledge\"  load=\"play\" poster-load=\"eager\"  id=\"1\" crossorigin playsinline class=\"ar-16-9\">\n<media-provider>\n<source itemprop=\"contentUrl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.video.uni-erlangen.de\/symlinks\/1fd5ebf3-3cbf-4f7f-83de-cb345137efb6.m4v\" type=\"video\/mp4\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1100\">\n<source itemprop=\"contentUrl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.video.uni-erlangen.de\/symlinks\/7d23da3f-86cf-4974-88e3-824c42303f0a.m4v\" type=\"video\/mp4\" data-width=\"864\" data-height=\"360\">\n<track src=\"https:\/\/cdn.video.uni-erlangen.de\/symlinks\/f1e36353-9c32-40aa-9a75-e5527cc7cb52.vtt\" kind=\"subtitles\" label=\"English\" srclang=\"en\" default data-type=\"vtt\" \/>\n<media-poster itemprop=\"image\" class=\"vds-poster\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.video.uni-erlangen.de\/Images\/previews-ng\/resID_263401_66def2d2a864a.jpg\" alt=\"FAU - Moving Knowledge\">\n<\/media-poster>\n<\/media-provider>\n<media-audio-layout>\n<\/media-audio-layout>\n<media-video-layout>\n<\/media-video-layout>\n<\/media-player>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-small-text wp-block-paragraph\">In Erlangen, Nuremberg, and F\u00fcrth, over 6,700 employees in various roles conduct research, teaching and working. Here, a wide range of expertise and extensive experience come together. Learn more about what FAU stands for and what sets it apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/en\/benefits\/\">FAU Benefits<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-dark is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-fau-elemental-fau-meta-headline\" id=\"headline-73387eda-2954-49d9-b0ed-de9f723c7405\">Further education programs<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fau-big-button-teaser-group fau-big-button-teaser-group--large fau-big-button-teaser-group--filled fau-big-button-teaser-group--light fau-big-button-teaser-group--faculty-showcase wp-block-fau-elemental-fau-big-button\">\n        <div class=\"fau-big-button-teaser-group__buttons\">\n             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class=\"big-button-title\">\n                        For employees                    <\/p>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can expect from FAU<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-counter-row rrze-elements-column-4\"><section data-startvalue=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" class=\"rrze--counter-element\">\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-schedule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-schedule\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Flexibility<\/span><\/dt><dd>FAU offers flexitime and 50 % home office<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-euro\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-euro\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Compensation<\/span><\/dt><dd>Fair, transparent, and legally established<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-money_bag\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-money_bag\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Retirement savings<\/span><\/dt><dd>Capital-forming benefits<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-school\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-school\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Further education<\/span><\/dt><dd>Everything for your talent development<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-counter-row rrze-elements-column-4\"><section data-startvalue=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" class=\"rrze--counter-element\">\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-ecg_heart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-ecg_heart\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Health<\/span><\/dt><dd>A wide range of health prevention services<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-escalator_warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-escalator_warning\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Family service<\/span><\/dt><dd>Balancing family and career<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-hiking\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-hiking\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Sabbatical<\/span><\/dt><dd>For all adventurers and globetrotters<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-sports_gymnastics\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-sports_gymnastics\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">University sports<\/span><\/dt><dd>Wide range of activities from aikido to zumba<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-counter-row rrze-elements-column-4\"><section data-startvalue=\"\" data-stagger=\"\" class=\"rrze--counter-element\">\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-diversity_3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-diversity_3\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Equality<\/span><\/dt><dd>Everything from staff councils to DE&amp;I<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-handshake\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-handshake\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Dual Career Service<\/span><\/dt><dd>Support with dual career planning <br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-menu_book\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-menu_book\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Libraries<\/span><\/dt><dd>Free borrowing in FAU libraries<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"rrze--iconbox-entry \"><div class=\"rrze--iconbox-element-container\"><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-icon\"><span><svg class=\"icon icon-symbols-restaurant\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#symbols-restaurant\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"rrze-iconbox-content\"><dl class=\"rrze-elements-iconbox\"><dt><span class=\"fau-iconbox-data rrze-iconbox-medium\" data-duration=\"1\" data-stagger=\"0.5\">Cafeteria<\/span><\/dt><dd>Delicious and affordable food options<br \/><\/dd><\/dl><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rrze-elements-cta \"><div class=\"rrze-elements-cta has-image \"><div class=\"cta-content\"><span class=\"cta-title\">See for yourself<\/span><span class=\"cta-subtitle\">A detailed overview of all FAU benefits.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cta-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-15114\" alt=\"Eine weiblich gelesene Person mit roten Haaren und einem FAU-T-Shirt steht vor einem Geb\u00e4ude\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1.jpg 1094w, https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/files\/2026\/03\/FAU_Jobs_Benefits-1-60x43.jpg 60w\" \/><\/div><div class=\"cta-button-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobs.fau.de\/en\/benefits\/\" class=\"btn cta-button\">FAU benefits<svg class=\"icon icon-solid-arrow-right fa fa-\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#solid-arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p 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