Get to Know Us
Overview | Welcoming culture | Career events for global talent | Role Models | Networks and contacts
Forschungszentrum Jülich wants to attract global talent and encourage international candidates to pursue careers in science in Germany. Jülich offers a wide range of professional opportunities. Get to know us and find out more about one of Europe’s largest research institutions as an employer!
Many nationalities. One passion for research.
Currently more than 1,500 scientific researchers with an international background form part of Forschungszentrum Jülich. Within our research disciplines, international employees make up more than 50 % of the workforce. We are dedicated to ensuring international employees feel welcome here from the very beginning. In the past few years, almost 80 % of our new international employees perceived our research centre/campus as being international within their first few weeks of arrival.
113
nationalities at Forschungszentrum Jülich
1,547
visiting researchers from 82 countries
1,252
publications with international partners
Source: Facts, Figures, People 2024 I 2025
Perfect match: We have the tools – you have the knowledge! In addition to excellent people, we also have an excellent research infrastructure. Ranging from supercomputers and electron microscopes to atmospheric simulation chambers, state of the art facilities can be found in all institutes.
Welcoming culture
We are aware that moving to Germany and working in a German research centre has an impact on all levels of life. We aim to create an environment that allows you to settle in smoothly and feel at home quickly. We offer a range of support services to help you integrate. No matter what your background is, you will encounter a respectful and welcoming working environment at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Find out more about the open-minded working environment at our international research centre.
I strongly support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) because it is simply the right thing to do. Every individual in our organisation should feel safe to be their authentic selves and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to have equal access to opportunities. Forschungszentrum Jülich is an international, multicultural melting pot with people from over 110 countries, making DEI both necessary, worthwhile and exciting.
Career events for global talent
You can meet us at a variety of online and in-person career fairs and events, which offer you the opportunity to learn more about Forschungszentrum Jülich as an employer. At these events, at least one of our colleagues speaks English. At our international events, we usually also have an international scientist. This gives you the opportunity to learn more about personal experiences like moving to and working in Germany. Feel free to reach out to us – we are happy to answer your questions!
If you can’t make it to our events, no problem! Register for one of our Virtual Career Talks. During these interactive online sessions, you can ask questions about applying for a job and working at Forschungszentrum Jülich.
Let’s keep in touch! In case you are interested in working at Forschungszentrum Jülich but haven’t found the right position yet, you can keep up to date with new job vacancies, insights into day-to-day working life and upcoming events via LinkedIn and our careers newsletter.
Role Models
We aim to increase the visibility of our international colleagues. Take a look and see for yourself!
Networks and contacts
Forschungszentrum Jülich offers you the opportunity to network with like-minded people. Ranging from scientific networks and community networks to sports networks. We have many options for you to become active and get involved in Forschungszentrum Jülich.
