Career and age

Friedrich Schiller University offers pupils and students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in institutes, administrative units, libraries, workshops, and laboratories to help them choose a career. This is possible in the course of

• work experience placements
• internships

At Friedrich Schiller University Jena, you can complete your vocational training in 12 occupational fields. Learn more about our vocational training programmes, individual professions, entry requirements, and contact persons here  de.

For current training vacancies, please visit the University's Job MarketExternal link.

The Youth and Trainee Representatives' websiteExternal link offers an overview of important regulations and information on vocational training at the University of Jena.

Trainees under the age of 18 are subject to the provisions of the Youth Employment Protection Act External link (Jugendarbeitsschutzgesetz, JArbSchG).

Flexibility in the workplace allows employees to better adapt their working day to their individual circumstances and thus reduce additional stress factors.

At present, the University of Jena offers the following flexible work arrangements:

• a Flexitime Agreement for the Central University AdministrationExternal link
• a Flexitime Agreement for the Botanical GardenExternal link
• a Flexitime Agreement for technical workshopsExternal link at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
• a Telework AgreementExternal link (alternating telework) for non-academic staff
• in addition, the University can offer part-time work in consultation with your superior

‘Healthy working’ is a central topic at every age that affects our personal well-being, our work satisfaction and—as a result—our quality of life. As we grow older, we are often confronted with increasing health risks and burdens that make the topic even more relevant.

For this reason, Friedrich Schiller University Jena has set itself the task of actively supporting its employees to remain healthy, motivated, and productive. In cooperation with the AOK PLUS statutory health insurance provider, we offer a wide range of information, advice, and services for maintaining and promoting your health.

At Friedrich Schiller University Jena, we care about the health of each and every employee. Our Occupational Health Management (Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement, BGM) is committed to establishing health-promoting structures and services for all employees.

Friedrich Schiller University promotes continuing education for its employees regardless of their age.

Taking into account the special needs, interests, and topics of its older trainees and employees, the University of Jena also offers designated continuing education programmes for these age groups.

The see what we offer, please visit the University's Qualification Portal and select Section for Staff Development. You can register for courses via the portal.

A smooth transition into retirement must be well prepared. This process involves administrative procedures, handing over your duties, and transfering your knowledge to your successor. Your superior and your staff unit's contact person at the Division for Human Resources de can offer information, help, and guidance.

For all university members who have taken on the task of caring for a relative, the Family Office offers

• regular information events on various topics relevant to this task
• personal counselling. The head of the Family Office is a trained care counsellor.