FAQ

Yes. The positions posted on our website are not yet filled. You can find the application deadline in the individual job advertisements.

Please apply using the standard application documents:

• Letter of motivation
• Résumé
• References

For some positions additional documents might be requiered. You will find this information on the corresponding job advertisement.

You will find this information on the respective target group page below the job advertisements.

No. Unfortunately, the university cannot reimburse you for the costs you incur during your application process.

Yes, in principle you can apply for more than one position at a time.

You can find the application deadline in the individual job advertisements. Typically our positions are advertised for 3-6 weeks for non-university members.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to fill out the online application form. We recommend that you prepare the necessary documents (letter of motivation, résumé, references) in advance. Then you can upload them directly into the corresponding field.

After submitting your application, you will be sent a confirmation email that we have received your application. If information or documents are missing, our HR staff members will get in touch with you.

The supervisor will not make a decision about inviting applicants to interviews until after the application deadline.

Positions can only be filled if there is a job advertisement. We therefore cannot accept any unsolicited applications (applications sent without a specific job advertisement in mind).

If you have problems submitting your online application, please contact our system administrator.

We are sorry that you want to withdraw your application.

If you have applied to us by e-mail, please write an e-mail stating the reference number of the job advertisement. You will find the reference number in the subject line of the confirmation of receipt email for your application.

If you have applied via our online applicant management system, you can withdraw your application yourself in the self-service. The login details were sent to you with the confirmation of receipt.

Of course we want you to have a good start here. That is why we put together for you all the important information about our university (only available in German) and the organization of everyday working life. Feel free to take a look there when you have a chance.

Please visit our page for international applicants.

If you fulfill all requirements, then you will be hired in the salary group (Entgeltgruppe) stated in the job advertisement. The amount of your salary is calculated according to the salary grade that applies to you. The HR Department reviews your relevant professional experience and makes the final determination of your salary grade after you have been hired. The determination of the salary grade will be sent to you in writing after a thorough review of the necessary documents (work contracts, references, etc.).