Director (Prof. Dr. Katrin Böhning-Gaese, Scientific Director & Dr. Sabine König, Administrative Director); Quote: "We believe that the diversity of our employees is key to our strength and success. At UFZ, we foster an inclusive, respectful, and fair culture where everyone can reach their full potential."
Prof. Dr. Katrin Böhning-Gaese, Scientific Director (l.) and Dr. Sabine König, Administrative Director (r.)

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Closing date for applications:  • Location: - Master thesis on the use of sludge based activated carbons for micropollutant removal (f/m/x)
We are looking for a motivated Master’s student (f/m/x) to investigate how advanced oxidation processes and sludge-based activated carbon can work together to remove persistent mobile organic compounds and their transformation products from wastewater. The project combines lab-scale treatment experiments with LC-HRMS analysis and data evaluation.

Our Highlight: Call for Expressions of Interest: 

Helmholtz Investigator Group on Planetary Solutions (f/m/x)

Are you an outstanding early-career scientist (2–6 years post PhD) ready to lead your own independent Helmholtz Investigator Group? We invite you to submit an Expression of Interest by 23 January 2026 to join the UFZ, an internationally recognized center for environmental research that develops sustainable solutions for society and nature.

Three scientist in lab. Photo: Anne Schwerin  The selection follows a two-stage process: an initial selection by the UFZ, followed by a final evaluation by the Helmholtz Association with an international expert panel. The UFZ will actively support you in preparing a competitive proposal for the second stage. Successful candidates receive five years of dedicated funding, full institutional support, and the opportunity to build an internationally competitive research group—with the prospect of a permanent position.

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We live diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion

At UFZ, we value diversity and are actively committed to equal opportunity for all employees, regardless of their origin, religion, beliefs, disability, age, gender or sexual identity. We therefore look forward to people with diverse backgrounds, identities and opinions. We especially encourage people affected by structural discrimination to apply.
The diverse talents and experiences of people with severe disabilities are also an important asset for the UFZ. We promote inclusion in all areas of responsibility and work continuously to adapt workplaces and processes to individual needs in the best possible way. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore expressly encouraged and will be given special consideration in the selection process.
Our key steps for a fair and inclusive selection process include:

  • Gender parity on the selection committee
  • Applications without photo, age or family details
  • High quality standards for diversity-sensitive personnel selection

Julia Schmidtchen, Equal Opportunity Officer

Are you interested in the topics of diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion at the UFZ?
See these links for further information and contacts regarding diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion, equal opportunities the UFZ, accessibility at the UFZ (incl. notes for applicants), the representative for severely disabled persons, and the inclusion officer.