Employment as a student assistant

Students enrolled on a university course can get to know Forschungszentrum Jülich as a student assistant.

The duration of employment and weekly working hours are agreed individually. During the semester, weekly working hours must not exceed 19 hours. As a temporary employee, your contract is a TVöD contract (TVöD: Collective Agreement for the Public Service). The salary depends on the nature of the work to be carried out.

Information on application process

If you are interested in working with us as student assistant, we look forward to receiving your convincing application. You can apply for one of the advertised positions or send a speculative application to the area you are interested in (overview institutes / overview divisios and staff units).

Your application should include the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV (also if applicable, include voluntary work or memberships in clubs, societies or associations)
  • School leaving certificate Current transcript
  • Current academic transcript
  • Bachelor's certificate (if applicable)
  • Any references or letters of recommendation from previous employment or placements
  • If applying for a position as a working student: certificate of enrolment from your university

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Last Modified: 29.09.2025