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.
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.
Cooperation
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.