Dual Career Service

The Dual Career Service provides extensive information and counseling to support the partners and families of newly-hired professors and postdoctoral researchers at Heidelberg University. It is part of the university’s successful Institutional Strategy within the Excellence Initiative of the federal and state governments.

Services in Detail

Services in Detail

On this page you will find detailed information about the services offered by the Dual Career Service. Please feel free to contact us!

Further information

Searching and Applying for Jobs

Heidelberg is an attractive location for academics and both the city and the surrounding area are home to numerous employers in finance, private industry and civil service. The extensive and efficient public transportation network enables commuters to reach neighboring cities and communities easily.

Family and Children

It can be important to learn about possible day care facilities or schools during the application process or before moving to Heidelberg. The Heidelberg University's Service for families is able to help you in these topics.

Working and researching in Heidelberg

The university city of Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region offer ideal research and working conditions. The wide range of cultural and leisure activities also contributes to the high quality of life.

Memberships

Dual Career working group in the Alliance for Families Heidelberg

The dual career job search in Heidelberg supports couples moving to Heidelberg from academia in their professional development. This includes the continuation of their own career as well as help with childcare and relocation. The group supports each other with applications and emphasises transparency in job offers.

DCND - Dual Career Network Germany

The DCND network serves to professionalise and establish dual career counselling and quality assurance for dual career services. It supports strategies for employee retention, family support, equal opportunities and internationalisation in the academic landscape.