Working at the University

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The University of Liechtenstein offers an inspiring and supportive working environment characterised by openness, collegiality and a strong commitment to quality. As a modern employer, we ensure fair, transparent employment conditions and attractive additional benefits.

Whether it is progressive working time models, comprehensive social benefits or targeted development opportunities, we create conditions that support our staff in their professional and personal development.

More Than Just a Job

Working Hours

We work 42 hours per week and use a time and performance recording system. For academic staff and management, there is a system of trust-based working hours.

Leave Days

In addition to public holidays, we grant additional leave days.

Teleworking (Home Office)

Where operational circumstances allow, employees can work up to 40 per cent of their agreed working hours from another location.

Anniversaries

We recognise service anniversaries with gifts and additional days of leave.

Continuing Education

We support the systematic and continuous professional development of our staff.

Lifelong Learning

We generally cover a large share of the costs for training with significant and predominantly professional benefit, count the time as working hours and contribute to expenses.

Career Path

We promote both academic careers and long-term professional development in general.

Part-Time Career

We offer the option of part-time employment.

Maternity

We share your joy about your new arrival and will discuss your options with you in advance. Mothers are entitled to 140 weekdays of maternity leave.

Paternity Leave

Fathers are entitled to five working days of paternity leave within the first year of the child’s life.

Pension Fund

Employees can choose from three different pension plans.

Holidays

Depending on their age, employees are entitled to 23 to 30 days of annual leave.

Flexible Working

Employees work under an annual working time model, with working hours arranged flexibly according to the requirements of the role and in consultation with their supervisor.

Purchase of Additional Leave Days

Employees have the option to purchase up to 20 additional leave days per year.

Unpaid Leave

For important reasons and with the approval of your supervisor, we grant unpaid leave.

Team Events

We organise several team events each year.

Accident and Daily Sickness Allowance Insurance

We offer private supplementary insurance for all employees and provide above-statutory continued salary and daily allowance payments.

Staff Coffee Breaks

We meet for coffee together.

Healthy Eating

Fresh fruit is available free of charge.

Fitness Training

We offer energising outdoor fitness training focused on core strengthening under professional guidance. In addition, employees receive a discount on an annual membership at the ‘update Fitness’ gym in Vaduz.

Public Transport

We contribute to the cost of public transport subscriptions.

Reading and Discovery

Free borrowing of books from our library and access to various renowned (specialist) journals and relevant newspapers.

Lunch Menu

Employees can enjoy affordable meals and drinks in the campus cafeteria.

Showers

There are ample showers available for use after sport or commuting by bike.

E-Bikes

For environmentally friendly and flexible mobility, we provide e-bikes for business trips.

Discounts

Thanks to various partnerships, our employees benefit from exclusive discounts and attractive offers.