Career Options / Career Opportunities
Career Options / Career Opportunities
There is a high need for qualified candidates to meet the challenges in science, technology and social policy, for people with the well-founded knowledge required to responsibly implement technological developments and to move society forward.
Due to its compatibility with other international degrees, the Master of Science in Agrobiotechnology is an ideal qualification for working abroad. The chief emphasis of the University is on international cooperation with Eastern Europe, India, China and the USA.
The job opportunities open for graduates are optimized by the emphasis on internationalization within the degree course, which offers a curriculum taught in English, and helps provide cooperative access to international biotechnology companies and the opportunities to study abroad.
Those who have planned their degree wisely will be able to present a profile characterized by broad knowledge, analytical skills, and, most importantly, a high degree of flexibility. Computer and online skills, as well as a good working knowledge of foreign languages and experience gained from time spent abroad will enhance your professional qualifications.
A broad spectrum of careers is open to graduates interested in research, product development and quality management in areas such as agricultural industry (seeds, fertilizer, pesticides), chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food, as well as engineering and consulting companies. Further job perspectives include research and teaching positions in universities and international organisations, including programmes in international development cooperation.
Graduates with a Master's degree take on management positions in national and international authorities and associations. Other areas of employment include quality management, further education, consulting and research, public relations or marketing.
Doctoral Studies
After completing your Master's degree, you will have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate at JLU. Doctoral studies take place in a professorship at Faculty 09, to which you must apply. If you are interested in pursuing a doctorate at JLU, please contact the institute or professor in your area of interest directly. Open positions for various professorships can be found on the JLU job market.
The International Office also provides information for international students interested in pursuing a doctorate at JLU Giessen.
If you would like intensive support during your doctoral studies, you can apply to the Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL).
Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL)
Prospective doctoral students have the opportunity to apply as a member of the International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) to receive intensive support during their doctorate (in the form of seminars, internships, workshops, etc.). Information on the GGL and its internationally oriented doctoral programme, the requirements and the application procedure can be found here.