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Saarland University sees itself as an institution rich in tradition and strong in innovation, where we aim to bring our values to life in everything we do. We believe in retaining the good and the successful while being open and responsive to the changes happening in the world around us. That's why we're passionate about ideas and innovations that help to move all of us forward. As the saying goes, 'Great oaks from little acorns grow' and our Entrepreneurial Campus Saar is one of very best in Germany. We offer future entrepreneurs and start-ups a comprehensive support package that helps them transform their innovative ideas into reality. At Saarland University, we conduct cutting-edge research that understands the needs of our time. We deliver research excellence across a very wide range of disciplines – not just in our three key research areas 'Computer Science', 'Nano-and Life Sciences' and 'Europe'.
Work at Saarland University is both interesting and varied and your contribution will help to strengthen and develop our ability to meet the challenges of the future. We offer our employees the freedom and scope to put their skills and expertise to good use in actively shaping the university. And to promote your professional and personal development, you'll have access to a broad range of training and continuing education options, such as soft skills courses or our management development programme.
We want to provide an excellent working environment for Saarland University employees and we are committed to being a family-supportive workplace. We ensure that our employees can balance the demands of their professional and private lives and can work in a family-friendly environment on campus. Saarland University is a signatory to the Charta Familie in der Hochschule. This charter commits higher education institutions in German-speaking countries to a set of standards that promote a healthy balance between the demands of family life and the demands of studying or working at a university. Saarland University has also been continuously certified as a family-friendly institution under the 'familienfreundliche hochschule' auditing scheme. The wide range of support services offered include workplace health, childcare, care responsibilities, dual career options, flexible working hours, work-from-home and remote working options. The university operates a number of central service points whose staff are trained in dealing with personal or family-related issues.
The European spirit has been a defining feature of Saarland University ever since it was founded under the auspices of the French government. As a member of the alliance 'University of the Greater Region' (UniGR), Saarland University has played a pioneering role in driving cross-border cooperation. Saarland University has also now been officially recognized as a European University – a label that underscores its close collaborative ties to numerous partner universities across Europe and beyond. Working here means working in an institution that has a strong international outlook and a unique location close to our neighbours France and Luxembourg. German, French and English are in daily use on campus and removing language barriers is a key part of our strategy to strengthen the university's welcoming and inclusive campus environment. Saarland University is an internationally respected research and teaching university, but one that is firmly rooted in the region. With a workforce of more than 4,600 at its Saarbrücken and Homburg campuses, Saarland University is one of the largest employers in the region. We have built strong cooperative ties to many companies and other partners in Saarland.
Saarland University is a reliable and trusted employer and many members of staff have provided us with years, and in some cases decades, of dedicated service. Our staff benefit from secure and stable public-sector employment conditions, within which we constantly strive to meet the interests of all our employees. Saarland University offers a secure working environment that is less susceptible to market volatility and periods of economic uncertainty. We are a public-sector employer that is committed to living its values. We will do our utmost to ensure the well-being of our employees, to meet their needs and to enable them to pursue their interests. As a public corporate body, Saarland University offers job security, a transparent remuneration structure and additional cover through an occupational pension scheme. Reliability is the university's watchword and Saarland University is committed to ensuring a secure future for all its employees. And what we say, we do!
Saarland University sees itself as a 'university for all' and we celebrate diversity with a capital 'D'. We have people from 140 nations living, learning, teaching and working together. We respect and value all employees irrespective of skin colour, ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation or identity, disability or chronic illness, nationality, religious beliefs, personal beliefs or values, language, age, marital status or social status. As a signatory to the 'Diversity Charter', Saarland University is committed to creating a discrimination-free environment for all. Diversity at the university is reflected not only in the diversity of our employees, but also in the variety of the work they do. We offer a very broad range of interesting positions in the scientific and academic as well as in the technical and administrative fields. Whether you're looking for a secretarial or administrative position, whether you'd like to work as a technician or in maintenance, or you're seeking employment in a laboratory or research group, you'll find the job that's right for you at Saarland University.