Equal opportunities

Fair opportunities for all
Equal opportunities for our employees is a central concern of the DRFZ. In line with this principle, we strive for qualitative and quantitative equality at all levels. Equality has almost been achieved in the area of scientific support staff. We are making good progress with regard to scientific staff.
The Equal Opportunities Officers are active in the following areas
Consulting
Recruitment procedure
Support
Networking
Promotion of young talent
Gender sensitive language
Here you can find the DRFZ equality plan
Total E-Quality score

The TOTAL E-QUALITY award certifies a successful and sustainable commitment to equal opportunities and signifies the participating organizations’ clear commitment to gender equality and diversity. The DRFZ was awarded the Total E-Quality Award for the first time in 2022.
You can find information on the following topics here
You can find more informations on gender sensitive language on our german version.
Gender-sensitive language guideline from the University Cologne
Contact persons:
Equal Opportunity Officer
Laleh Khodadadi
gleichstellung@drfz.de
Deputy Equal Opportunity Officer
Gabriela Guerra
gleichstellung@drfz.de
Ombudsperson
Prof. Dr. Andreas Herrmann
andreas.herrmann@rz.hu-berlin.de
If you have any questions about the collective agreement regulations on reconciling care and work, please contact the DRFZ HR department.
Infos zur Pflege aus dem TVÖD (in german)