UFZ – Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
Researching Planetary Solutions for a Sustainable Future
At the UFZ – Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, we work at the forefront of environmental science to address the most pressing global challenges of our time: climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and pollution. As part of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organisation, UFZ combines scientific excellence with societal relevance.
Our Mission
We develop science-based solutions that balance social development with the long-term protection of natural resources. Our interdisciplinary research supports evidence-based decision-making and helps shape a resilient and sustainable future for people and the planet.
Why Work at UFZ?
Excellence & Impact
UFZ offers a world-class research environment where cutting-edge science translates into real-world impact. Our work spans environmental systems from local to global scales and directly informs policy, practice, and innovation.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Our researchers collaborate across natural sciences, engineering, data science, economics, and social sciences, working closely with international partners, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Career Development & Independence
We actively support early-career researchers through structured career paths, leadership opportunities, and funding instruments such as Helmholtz Investigator Groups, enabling scientific independence and long-term perspectives.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
Researchers benefit from advanced laboratories, long-term environmental observatories, digital modelling platforms, and data-intensive research infrastructures.
International & Inclusive Culture
With colleagues from around the world, UFZ fosters an open, diverse, and respectful working culture. We value different perspectives and actively promote equality, family-friendly working conditions, and work–life balance.
What We Offer
- Excellent conditions for independent research
- Competitive public-sector employment terms
- Flexible and family-friendly working models
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities
- Strong international networks and mobility support
Join Us
At UFZ, you will find more than a job — you will find a purpose-driven research environment where your work contributes to safeguarding a livable planet.
Learn more about our research: www.ufz.de
