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Dual Career

Dual Career in Germany

When deciding to relocate, not just individual career paths are decisive, but also the possibilities for spouses and partners play an imporant role in relocation considerations. Appointments of foreign researchers, in particular, often fail due to a lack of accessible and suitable job opportunities for their partners. Individual solutions need to be found to support such couples, especially when both partners are pursuing professional careers.

An increasing number of German universities and research institutions now have advisory offices specialising in dual careers. They help the partners of foreign researchers assimilate in the German job market and provide initial support. Please note that dual career offers may not be accessible to researchers at all stages at all universities and research institutions.