Career and Family
The research association offers its members several measures to improve the compatibility of research career and family life. Gender equality is strongly associated with a professional surrounding that is compatible with the demands of raising a family. Thus, childcare and family support for both male and female researchers, as well as opportunities for a dual career are supported by the associations.
PME Family Service
We provide emergency and back-up childcare via PME-Familienservice. Due to the flexibility of this childcare, which is also available on short notice, our scientists are covered in case the regular day-care center is closed or their normal caretaker is ill.
Student assistant
For times of parental leave, project leaders can apply for student assistants or substitutes to allow for the continuation of their project.
Kids Box
The KidsBox offers practical support on-site. It can easily be rolled to the workplace and turns into an in situ 'parent-child room' in no time at all, making it possible for a better work-life balance.
Parent-child room
These rooms allow scientists to work or have informal meetings while watching their children.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment for home office workplaces can be organized