Career & jobs for students
Offers for students during and after their studies
At the Faculty of Biology, it is our core mission not only to provide our students with an excellent academic education but also to actively prepare them for their future careers. That’s why we place great emphasis on early career orientation and targeted support throughout their studies.
Even during your degree, you will have access to various career development opportunities. Individual counseling, seminars on different career paths in biology, and career fairs with prospective employers will help you identify your strengths and explore professional possibilities.
Surrounded by a wide range of exciting research fields, the Faculty of Biology offers its students research assistant positions (HiWi jobs), a strong academic and professional network, diverse opportunities on the Martinsried campus, and regular lectures by renowned external speakers.
After completing your undergraduate degree, numerous paths are open to you. We provide information on our advanced Master’s and doctoral programs and regularly post job openings for student assistants, Master’s theses, and PhD positions in Germany and abroad.
You are not alone in deciding what comes after your studies. We support you with knowledge, experience, and a reliable network to help you successfully navigate the transition into a professional career or a path in academia.
Individual Subject-Specific Counseling – Expert and Future-Oriented
In direct conversation with lecturers, you will receive expert guidance on study content, specializations, and career prospects. The goal is to help you design your studies in a focused and well-considered way—with an eye on your academic and professional future. Be bold and book an appointment for personalized counseling!
Insights from Professional Practice
A biology degree opens the door to a wide range of career paths! Early exposure to different professions is helpful and motivating for all students, supporting a successful academic journey. In this lecture series, speakers share their career trajectories, provide insights from their professional experience, and offer tips for entering the job market. The series was launched in 2017 by Timea Neusser and Andreas Brachmann and has been organized since 2021 by a student group in collaboration with the Career Orientation Working Group of the Faculty of Biology.
This event is open to students of all semesters and degree programs. Documented attendance at 25 sessions can be credited as a career-qualifying module (for both Bachelor's and Master's programs) worth 3 ECTS credits. Please note: This lecture series does not replace the scientific seminars required in the Master's program!
Current Program & Past Events
Thursdays, 5:30–7:00 PM
Lectures usually take place in Room G00.001 (Biozentrum).
In the associated Moodle course, you can register for additional events. The platform also provides interactive tools, communication channels, and presentation slides (if released by the speakers). To enroll, use the self-registration key: "Berufsbilder".
Download Attendance Sheet
Completed attendance sheets should be placed in the "AK Berufsorientierung" mailbox at the Biozentrum security desk or mailed to:
Faculty of Biology
AK Berufsorientierung
Großhaderner Str. 2–4
82152 Planegg-Martinsried
Lists are submitted to the examination office once per semester (on the last day of the lecture period). Lists submitted after the deadline will not be processed until the end of the following semester’s lecture period.
For questions, contact: berufsorientierung@bio.lmu.de
Student Assistant Positions (Hiwi Jobs)
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through scientific assistant positions (Hiwi jobs) at the faculty. Working in research, teaching, or administration not only provides insight into academic work life but also helps develop subject-specific and methodological skills.
Open positions are regularly posted on this page – we look forward to your applications!
Master Thesis Offers and PhD Positions in Germany and Abroad
For students and graduates pursuing an academic career, we regularly provide information about Master's programs and doctoral positions – both at our faculty and at partner institutions in Germany and internationally. These opportunities offer diverse possibilities for academic specialization and global networking.
Talks, Events, and Guest Lectures
As part of our event series, we regularly invite experts from academia, industry, and public sectors to present and discuss current topics, research findings, and career perspectives. These talks and lectures offer students, faculty members, and interested participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons beyond their immediate field of study and engage in stimulating discussions with external guests.
We look forward to your participation and to the inspiring exchange at our events!