Your career at the DFG Head Office:
The DFG Head Office aims to ensure that research in Germany receives the best possible funding and support. Whether in vocational training, as a student assistant, as a trainee, as a science manager or in the administration – some 900 bright minds give their best to ensure Germany remains a powerful science base and make their contribution to help shape the European Research Area.
The Head Office provides a diverse and fascinating working environment with a colourful mix of the most varied individuals. We attach great importance to friendly and collegial interaction with each other and we value dialogue and networking.
Join us in opting for knowledge and become part of our team!
You can join us at any stage of your career:
Professionally experienced
Do you already have a wealth of professional experience and sound expertise to offer? Excellent! We can offer you an inspiring and diverse environment for the next stage of your career.
Graduates – direct entry
Would you like to begin your professional career at DFG? Then send us your application as soon as you graduate.
Students, trainee teachers
Are you in search of a vocational training programme? Why not train as an office management assistant with the DFG?
School students
Unable to find a suitable vacancy? If so, feel free to send us your unsolicited application here.
Current vacancies from the DFG Head Office
Unsolicited application
Unable to find a suitable vacancy? If so, feel free to send us your unsolicited application here.
What we offer you:
Work-life balance
The DFG attaches great importance to compatibility between professional and private life. We have a very good set-up in this respect so we’re able to respond to a wide range of needs.
Work and family
The DFG has been certified as a family-friendly employer since 2001. Interner Linkmore (in German only)
Mobile work and flexible hours
Flexible work scheduling within the boundary hours (06:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and mobile work (up to three days per week) offer maximum flexibility for all employees. Interner Linkmore
Further education
The DFG has a large portfolio of initial training and further education programmes. Interner Linkmore (in german only)
Onboarding
You will receive a structured induction for a perfect start at the DFG Head Office.
Equal opportunities
Equal opportunities and diversity are important to the DFG. The Head Office has developed a Link auf PDF-DateiGender Equality Plan (in German only) for this purpose.
Health management
The health of our employees is very important to us, which is why we offer a wide-ranging health management programme. Interner Linkmore (in German only)
Wholesale ticket
The DFG gives you the opportunity to purchase a wholesale ticket at a fair price. In addition, the DFG supports travel by public transport by granting a monthly allowance.
Safe workplace
We are able to offer our employees a secure job with civil service pay groupings under TVöD (Bund).
DFG International
The DFG is represented all over the world. Click here to find out more about our branches abroad:
Attractive base in Bonn
The DFG Head Office is located in the beautiful Bad Godesberg district of Bonn. It is set amid lots of greenery but also offers good transportation links. As part of the Federal City of Bonn, it contributes to the latter’s cultural diversity and beauty. Bonn is:
Beethoven’s birthplace
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770. You can still delve into his life and times to this day. A good place to start is the Beethoven House in the city centre of Bonn.
University City
The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität) was named an Excellence University in 2019 – and it’s an impressive visual landmark in the city, too.
Rhine and Siebengebirge
The Rhine is just a walk away from the Head Office. A walk to the Rhine River Promenade is a great way to unwind from your day-to-day routine. From there you also have a great view of the Siebengebirge hills, which you can also see from some of our offices.
Carnival
In the Rhineland, we love this exceptional, crazy time of year. Bonn is one of the hotspots of the carnival hustle and bustle, and we enjoy celebrating together at the Head Office, too.
Contact persons
- Daniela Lemke
Tel: 0228 / 885 - 2876
E-Mail: Link auf E-Mailjobs@dfg.de
Further information
Calls for proposals in connection with DFG-funded projects
For vacancies advertised as part of a DFG-funded project, see: