Working at Osnabrück University

A career that suits your life!
14,000 students and 1,800 employees may seem a lot, but they are comparatively few for a university. That is why we are not large and rigid, but manageable and open-minded! Everyday life and topics are ever-changing.
When you work for us, you have the freedom to contribute your ideas and help shape the path that leads us forward together. We always make sure that work adapts to your life and not the other way around.
This makes us one of the most family-friendly employers in the region.
What makes us special
Work environment and team culture
- A pleasant working atmosphere in a friendly team that supports each other and is always there for you, even after the induction phase
- Office space in the city or in the immediate vicinity of the city with free parking facilities
Work-life balance
- The compatibility of work, family and private life through variable working time models and mobile working within the framework of the official circumstances
- A varied field of work that adapts to your life
- 30 days’ vacation per year with a five-day week, with December 24 and January 31 also free
Social Equity : Gender equality work in the selection process
We want to promote diversity and Social Equity when filling positions and create an inclusive environment that values and utilizes the talents of all genders. To ensure fair selection procedures are followed, the Central Equal Opportunities Officer is an advisory member of all appointment and selection committees.
Any further questions?
From personnel management and leadership issues to vacation requests, business trips and sick notes: In the course of the first weeks and months of work, you will certainly have more questions.
You will find answers under UOS internal.
Would you like to contact a department directly? You can find an overview of all Administrative Services, staff units and other central facilities under Facilities from A-Z.

New as a professor at our university?
A warm welcome to us! We support you as a professor, W1 professor or administrator of a professorship in the start-up phase to make it easier for you to settle in at the university and in the city of Osnabrück University!