Our staff are at the heart of everything we do at the Leibniz Association and we give them the freedom to conduct research, as well as resources for their ideas and support for individual careers. It is their knowledge, engagement and talents that make excellent research and knowledge transfer possible. The Leibniz Institutes support a wide range of professional journeys, from academic careers to science support roles. Equal opportunities, diversity and good research practice are the basic principles underpinning our work.

Careers in research

  1. PhDs

    A PhD at Leibniz opens up numerous career paths, both inside and outside of academia. Leibniz Institutes offer PhD positions in many different disciplines, from the natural and life sciences to the social sciences and humanities.

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  2. Postdoc

    Leibniz offers postdocs a creative, interdisciplinary research environment and provides them with systematic support on their journey to early independence.

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  3. Taking the lead

    The Leibniz Association offers specially tailored support programmes for ambitious researchers, paving the way to leadership positions.

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Dual training at Leibniz Institutes
 

  1. Dual training

    From gardening and animal husbandry to scientific documentation, the Leibniz Association offers future skilled workers a wide range of apprenticeships.

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Career and personnel development guidelines

  1. Personnel development in the Leibniz Association

    The Leibniz Association supports and develops its employees in line with their needs and potential.

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  2. Career development in the Leibniz Association

    Our career guidelines formulate standards for various career stages

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Looking for a job?

  1. Leibniz-Stellenportal

    In the Leibniz job portal you will find current job offers from the Leibniz Institutes and the Leibniz Headquarters.

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