Animal Welfare Officer | Tierschutzbeauftragte*r

Job Summary

As an Animal Welfare Officer at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, you will play a critical role in ensuring ethical standards and legal compliance within a major research university. Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on providing expert advice, monitoring animal welfare standards, and issuing formal statements on animal testing projects in accordance with the German Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Laboratory Animal Ordinance. You will work within a dedicated staff unit, collaborating closely with researchers to balance scientific advancement with ethical animal care. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional animal welfare standards in a vibrant, international university environment. The role is particularly attractive for veterinarians looking for a stable, public-sector position (TV-L E14) that offers a high degree of responsibility, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including a job ticket and pension scheme.