Academic university staff
Fixed-term & permanent
The University Act 2002 brought about a structural change in personnel, where fluctuating pre- and postdoctoral positions (funded through both global budget and third-party funds) play a central role, while the proportion of permanent positions (professors, university lecturers, tenure track positions, and (mostly) senior scientists/senior lecturers) has steadily decreased. For several years now, the ratio has been stable, with 26 % of employees on permanent contracts and 74 % on fixed-term contracts. However, the proportion of fixed-term positions is higher for women than for men, as women continue to be underrepresented in top academic positions.
Data in table chart, 2025
| Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal befristet & unbefristet | Jahr | Frauen | Männer | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befristete Verträge (ohne Lektor*innen und studentische Mitarbeiter*innen) | 2025 | 78% | 70% | 74% |
| unbefristete Verträge | 2025 | 22% | 30% | 26% |
Data in table chart, 2024
| Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal befristet & unbefristet | Jahr | Frauen | Männer | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befristete Verträge (ohne Lektor*innen und Studentische Mitarbeiter*innen) | 2024 | 79% | 70% | 74% |
| unbefristete Verträge | 2024 | 21% | 30% | 26% |
Data in table chart, 2023
| Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal befristet & unbefristet | Jahr | Frauen | Männer | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befristete Verträge (ohne Lektor*innen und Studentische Mitarbeiter*innen) | 2023 | 79 % | 70 % | 74 % |
| unbefristete Verträge | 2023 | 21 % | 30 % | 26 % |
Data in table chart, 2022
| Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal befristet & unbefristet | Jahr | Frauen | Männer | Gesamt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| befristete Verträge (ohne Lektor*innen und Studentische Mitarbeiter*innen) | 2022 | 78 % | 70 % | 74 % |
| unbefristete Verträge | 2022 | 22 % | 30 % | 26 % |
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