What we offer
This page provides information on working conditions, development opportunities and support services at the University of Hamburg.
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Work and family: It works for us!
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Balancing work and family is not new to us: for decades, we have been offering flexible working hours and extensive opportunities to work from home. Our Family Office is a skilled point of reference for any questions you have on balancing work and family. We also offer a range of services, including childcare, toy chests, and parenting rooms. This is why the University of Hamburg was awarded certification as a family-friendly university.
Family OfficeWorking together for our common health
The health of our employees is important to us. In addition to health programs and university sports, we offer access to psychosocial counseling for preventive health promotion. The EGYM Wellpass also enables training at over 7,000 partners throughout Germany.
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Qualifications and development
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We offer a range of development opportunities. Whether you are looking for individual services, group formats, or leadership programs, we are here to support your professional growth. University staff may also participate in the state’s professional development program. We promote lifelong learning and varied career paths.
Remuneration and security
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Anyone working for the University is remunerated in accordance with a long-term, confirmed pay-scale model. This pay scale is broken down into 15 different brackets. Different levels within each bracket can be attained depending on relevant professional experience. You are entitled to an occupational retirement provision after 3 years of employment. We provide secure employment with room to grow for dedicated staff members.
Diverse work areas
The University Administration is made up of 8 different departments, whose staff are actively working to shape the future of the University of Hamburg:
- University Strategy
- Communication and Marketing
- Studies and Teaching
- Research Management and Funding
- International Affairs
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
- Property Management.
Another central part of the administration includes specialized units, such as the Equal Opportunity Unit and the Smart Administration Unit.
Our 8 faculties also involve a large number of staff bringing their expertise to technical and administrative fields, for example, in laboratories or in academic management.
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science
- University of Hamburg Business School
See our organizational structure.
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence
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Universität Hamburg is a University of Excellence. It gained the title in 2019 within the scope of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments.
Excellence Strategy