Benefits at Forschungszentrum Jülich

Interdisciplinary teams tackle issues from different perspectives – almost 50% of our researchers come from abroad.

Supercomputers, magnetic resonance tomographs, atmospheric simulation chamber, scanning electron microscopes, clean rooms, and much more, as well as a (digital) Central Library.

Career planning support from the Career Center and Postdoc Office and further support from JuDocs - Jülch Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors.

Internal and external training courses: language courses, interdisciplinary training and soft skills training (e.g. leadership and project management courses) and much more.

Promotion of diversity & inclusion and gender equity so that everyone can make the most of their expertise and talents.

A variety of networking opportunities: DocTeam, Rainbow Network, FemaleVoice, Leadership Lunch and more.

Interdisciplinary exchange and joint activities, e.g. at the Aachen company run, carnival celebrations, open day and info lunches.

A structured onboarding process, welcome guide, welcome day and mentors help you to get off to a smooth start.

Increased flexibility thanks to flexitime with no core working hours, recording of overtime with time off in lieu and options for full-time or part-time work.

Depending on operational requirements, working from home or on the move.

Family-friendly corporate policy with purpose-equipped offices for parents and children, kits for parents and children, holiday courses for children, "Kleine Füchse"** early childhood education centre and the "Equal Opportunities Bureau".

Support and advice for colleagues with disabilities or those with a similar status from the representatives for employees with disabilities and the Medical Service.

Jülich campus situated in the forest with a centrally located lake is a beautiful place for a walk and pools knowledge and infrastructures on 2.2 km².

A range of sporting activities on offer, including a beach volleyball court, outdoor fitness equipment, running groups, yoga classes and company sports association.**

First aid clinic, (preventive) health care (e.g. consultations, vaccinations), occupational medical examinations, and workplace assessments.

Counselling and support to help with difficult situations at work or difficult personal circumstances and strengthen your well-being, health, and performance.

Canteen ("Seecasino") with a wide variety of food (incl. vegetarian/vegan options) overlooking the lake.

Up to 30 days of annual leave (depending on weekly working days) and regulated days off directly before or after certain public holidays (e.g. between Christmas and New Year).

Salary and social benefits in accordance with pursuant to German Collective Agreement for the Public Service TVöD-Bund (Information: Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community**).

Supplementary occupational pension scheme (VBL), where the employer pays a large part of the contributions (explanatory-video for scientific employees)