To sustainably ensure a corporate culture that is aware of life phases, structures and measures have been established at the UFZ to facilitate the reconciliation of paid work and care work in daily life.

At the UFZ, we consciously speak of gainful work and care work in order to raise awareness of a broad concept of family and thus include not only employees with children, but also their relatives in need of care and the social environment.

Definition of family at the UFZ

Social relationships today are exceeding the classic model of families from earlier days. Especially in the area of science, where a majority of employees is international, classic family structures are rarely to be found. Therefore, the UFZ seeks to understand family as a sustainable assumption of responsability within individual social environments.

Dual Career - Arriving Together in Central Germany

Are you starting a career in our region while your partner is also looking for new opportunities? The Dual Career Network Central Germany supports dual-career couples with individual guidance for a successful start in the job market and a smooth settling-in process.

The UFZ is a member of the network and is happy to help you take the first step.

The Dual Career Network Central Germany is a collaboration of 33 universities, research institutions, and municipalities in the region.

In cooperation with the coordination office of the Dual Career Network Central Germany, our Family Support Office at UFZ supports you locally.

Your contact for Dual Career at UFZ:

Antje Grusa
Family Support Office / Team Promoting Talent
People and Culture
E-Mail:  antje.grusa@ufz.de  
Phone: +49 341 6025 1749

Implemented UFZ measures: