Compatibility of family and career

• Female junior scientists are strongly encouraged to participate in and to integrate into the Graduate Program (MGK) of the SFB1032. In addition, the SFB1032 makes great efforts to prevent female junior researchers of dropping out after pregnancy or due to family issues by actively supporting their return after maternity leave.

• The SFB1032 together with the Center for Nanoscience (CeNS) organises an informal parents meeting every 3 months. There mothers and fathers along with parents to be and PhD students/group leaders who are thinking about having children meet up to share their experiences, get new insight and last but not least to network.
• Workshops, committees and meetings concerning the SFB1032 are scheduled at times that are covered by regular daycares, so that staff with children and part-time staff is be able to attend.
• The SFB1032 supports parents in sharing offices with their babies and infants when necessary. To facilitate this, some furniture and toys (foldable cot, blankets, toys for children of different age) will be offered.

• Information brochure by the LMU
• LMU Family Service
• Childcare at LMU
  LMU Rabauken
  Campuskinder
  University Kindergarten

• Crèches and kindergarten by the Studentenwerk München

• Crèches and kindergarten offered by the City of Munich
  to apply for a place you have to go through the KitaFinder

• Parent and child rooms at the LMU

• Dual Career Service

Pregnant experimental scientists, who have to carry out experiments carrying a potential risk for the fetus are supported by a technician during the course of the pregnancy.