Foto mit Text: Eine junge Frau mit blonden Haaren und Brille lehnt an der Wand eines Uni-Flurs. In der Hand hält sie ein Tablet und einen Stift. Text: My job is my castle.
Foto mit Text: Drei Personen sitzen nebeneinander und gut gelaunt vor Laptops an Tischen. Text: My job is my castle.
Foto mit Text. Eine junge Frau mit braunen langen Haaren und grüner Bluse hält ein Tablet in den Händen. Text: My job is my castle.

Working at the University of Mannheim

Appreciative, tolerant, fair and family-friendly – this is the University of Mannheim. And that's why we love the special working atmosphere and the many benefits here. Whether with professional experience, directly after graduation or for training – we, over 2,600 employees, look forward to meeting you!

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What it is like to work at the University of Mannheim

Abbildung Fabian Zürker

I feel very comfortable working at the university and, in particular, in the University IT. You are given a lot of freedom in your work and have a say in shaping the university’s future. Due to its size, the University of Mannheim is very diverse, meaning there is a niche for everybody. People value the professional opinion of others and take other opinions into account, even if it is not be the easiest way. There is always a solution or a compromise. Our team work is great.

Fabian Zürker, web developer, University IT (UNIT) / Credit: Anna Logue
Can Yilanci hat kurze braune Haare. Er trägt eine Brille und ein hellblaues Hemd und steht im Universitätsflur.

As academic staff member at the University of Mannheim I particularly value the freedom of research granted by the university as my employer and my supervisor. I can work on the topics I think are important and exciting and I can participate in national and international conferences. Personally, I think that this is very important.

Can Yilanci, academic staff member, chair of Finance / Credit: Katrin Glückler
Abbildung Simone Wamser

The most important thing for me is the very good working environment at the university. At the HR department, we have a wonderful community and a great boss. Mutual appreciation and teamwork are part of our everyday life. It is fun to work in university administration since there is a huge variety of tasks. The field of work is diverse and multi-faceted, and not dull at all.

Simone Wamser, advisor in the HR department, Division V / Credit: Anna Logue

It is a great responsibility but also greatly rewarding to work together with bright young minds at the University of Mannheim. The Mannheim spirit is really special. Our students, teachers, and staff members are all very committed to the university. They all do everything they can to be an outstanding university and are making a real contribution to making our and thus my work meaningful. I am very grateful for that.

Prof. Oliver Dickhäuser, holder of the Chair of Educational Psychology / Credit: Anna Logue

Insights

In this video, you will learn more about the University of Mannheim as an employer (in German).

Workplace Health Promotion

Whether sports courses, nutritional counseling or courses on stress management – We offer our employees a wide repertoire of courses and other services to promote their physical and mental health.

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Working at the University

Who supports our professors so that they can pursue top-notch research and teaching? The FORUM article “Unverzichtbar” presents those who work in the background, but are indispensable.

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Continuing Education

Pursue your own path! The University of Mannheim supports you with numerous opportunities for continuing education – directly at the University of Mannheim or at external institutions for continuing education.

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