Career opportunities at the University of Münster

The University of Münster owes its success in research and teaching to its committed, experienced staff. In this section, we provide extensive information about work placements, training programmes and employment opportunities for staff and students of the University of Münster. Here you will find general information, job advertisements, work placement announcements, training programme openings and administrative services. We hope you choose the University of Münster!

• Why the University of Münster?

  The University of Münster draws its success from those who study, research, teach and work here. As one of the largest universities in Germany, it is a leading driver of cutting-edge research and first-rate teaching in a city which boasts an excellent quality of life. The University of Münster employs 7,115 people, ranging from craftspeople to professors in over 240 buildings and several hundred facilities across campus.

  Münster's cultural scene is extremely vibrant, enriched even further by numerous cultural activities and events hosted by student organisations and the University itself.

• Healthy Balance

  The University of Münster knows that balancing one's career and private life is key to enjoying a good quality of life. As a cooperative employer, we strive to cultivate a wholesome working environment which makes for a well-balanced, satisfied and motivated staff.  To this end, we apply a comprehensive approach of working time models, personnel development measures and workplace health promotion programmes.

  All management-level staff at the University of Münster are committed to achieving this goal by engaging in constructive dialogue and working to ensure that health promotion is established in all areas of the University.

  The health of our staff is the basis for a long-term productive career. Consequently, the University of Münster offers an extensive range of health promotion and maintenance services, e.g. the multifaceted and needs-oriented sports and preventive exercise courses in the University Sports programme, the health promotion programme "Nutrition - Movement - Relaxation" by the In-house Medical Service of the University Hospital Münster (UKM), and many other health-related support services offered in various facilities.

• Time for Flexibility

  The University of Münster knows that balancing one's career and private life is key to enjoying a good quality of life. As a cooperative employer, we strive to cultivate a wholesome working environment which makes for a well-balanced, satisfied and motivated staff.  To this end, we apply a comprehensive approach of working time models, personnel development measures and workplace health promotion programmes.

  All management-level staff at the University of Münster are committed to achieving this goal by engaging in constructive dialogue and working to ensure that health promotion is established in all areas of the University.

  The health of our staff is the basis for a long-term productive career. Consequently, the University of Münster offers an extensive range of health promotion and maintenance services, e.g. the multifaceted and needs-oriented sports and preventive exercise courses in the University Sports programme, the health promotion programme "Nutrition - Movement - Relaxation" by the In-house Medical Service of the University Hospital Münster (UKM), and many other health-related support services offered in various facilities.

• Mobility

  The University of Münster provides its staff a "Job Ticket" which entitles them to a discount when using public transport operated by the Münsterland Ruhr-Lippe Transport Authority.

  The Bike Station at the Münster main train station ensures mobility at all times and provides a safe place to store one's bike.

  University bicycles are available if you need a pair of wheels to reach a meeting or appointment during your work day.

  You will find that most facilities on campus offer a sufficient number of parking spaces for bikes and cars.

The University of Münster – A Family-Friendly University

The University of Münster has held the "audit family-friendly university" certificate since 2008. During the certification process, all University groups were involved in implementing many small and larger changes which improved the compatibility of career/study and family life for all staff and students of the University of Münster.

As part of the re-certification process, the University has now assumed lasting responsibility as a family-friendly university. Rejecting the notion of working and studying despite having children with the more positive idea of working and studying while raising children, the University has explicitly demonstrated its desire to anchor and continue developing family-friendly working, research and study conditions.

For more information, visit the Family Portal of the University of Münster [de]

Programmes for female junior researchers

With its mentoring programme "Erstklassig!" (First Class!), the University of Münster offers female junior researchers and post-docs a career path to professorship. The qualification programme "Women in University Management" prepares women for their future responsibilities in university management.

More information about programmes for female junior researchers