Experience for pupils and students 

The UFZ has various options for pupils and students to gain practical work experience, to try out potential career paths and to experience extramural research right in front of their eyes. On the following pages you can find out more about the different options provided by the UFZ. The UFZ offers pupils and students a number of possibilities to gain practical experience, to try out possible career paths and to experience extramural research up close. The following pages contain more information on the various programmes available at the UFZ.


For pupils

  • Work experience
  • Voluntary ecological year (FÖJ)
  • State voluntary service (BFD)

For students

  • Writing of theses
  • Internships
  • Student research assistants
You can apply for an internship here.

Current education placements are advertised here from September to November.