Equal Opportunities Officers
Your central contact persons regarding equality
The university's Equal Opportunities Officers are nominated by the Equal Opportunities Advisory Committee from among the university's female staff and elected in the Senate for a term of three years. The office is held on an honorary basis, i.e. the Equal Opportunities Officers continue to be active in research and teaching, but receive individual discharge from their regular duties in return for assuming this office.
The university's Equal Opportunities Officers are supported in their duties by the counselors of the Equal Opportunities Advisory Committee, which are happy to assist you in your concerns at a decentralized level. In addition, the staff members of the Equal Opportunities Office are the interface between all organs and are happy to assist you!
Equal Opportunities Officer
Prof. Dr. Daniela Gröschke
Image: HoffotografenProf. Dr. Daniela Gröschke
Contact:
daniela.groeschke@uni-jena.de
Curriculum Vitae:
- Since 2026, Prof. Dr. Daniela Gröschke has served as Equal Opportunity Officer of Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
- Further information on her academic background can be found on the institute’s website. de
Areas of Responsibility
- Advising university bodies and committees on matters of gender equality and equal opportunities
- Supporting and monitoring appointment procedures
- Coordinating the work of the Equal Opportunity Officers of the faculties
- Offering consultation and support to all members of the university in cases of conflicts or concerns related to equality and equal opportunities
Vicarious Equal Opportunities Officer
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Image: Lousia BüskenProf. Dr. Heutelbeck
Contact: Astrid.Heutelbeck@med.uni-jena.de
Areas of responsibility:
- Advise university bodies and committees in questions of equality
- Accompaniment of appointment procedures
- Coordination of the work of the Faculties' Equal Opportunities Officers
- Offer of counseling sessions for all status groups of the university in case of conflicts or problems regarding equality