Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine
Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Application Process

Your entry into the future of health research

Do you dream of shaping the future? So do we.

We look forward to receiving your application at Fraunhofer ITEM. On this page, you will find a step-by-step overview of our application process – from submitting your online application to the final decision.

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From your first click to your first day – your path to joining us

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Online application: We are delighted that you would like to apply to Fraunhofer ITEM. Please use our online job portal, where we receive and process all applications centrally.

Right after submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. If it does not appear in your inbox, please also check your spam folder.

 

 

Review of your documents: Your application will be carefully reviewed by our HR team and the relevant department. Because many factors play a role in this process, the response time may vary. Of course, we aim to update you as soon as possible.

If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the person listed in the job posting at any time.

 

 

First interview: If your profile matches the position, we will invite you to a first interview – either online via Microsoft Teams or on-site at our institute.

In this conversation, we would like to get to know you: your experience, your qualifications, and your motivation. It is just as important to us that you also have the opportunity to learn more about us, how we work, and your potential role. Our goal is to find out together whether we are a good match.

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Second interview (depending on the position): For some roles, we may invite you to a second interview – usually on-site. This gives you the chance to get an even better impression of our institute and meet your potential colleagues.

Depending on the position, we may ask you to prepare a short presentation in advance or complete a practical task during your visit. You will receive all necessary information ahead of time.

 

 


Decision: After getting to know each other – in one or more interviews – we make our decision and get back to you as quickly as possible.

If the match is right for both sides, we look forward to welcoming you soon at Fraunhofer ITEM!

 

 

 

Contract and onboarding: Next, our HR team prepares everything related to your employment contract and onboarding. We support you throughout the entire process – from issuing your contract to your first day at the institute – and ensure that you receive all important information in time so that you feel well prepared and welcomed from the very start.

 

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Our goal is to provide an application process that is as accessible as possible. Please feel free to contact us in advance, or let us know in the free-text field or in a short note attached to your application if you require any support.

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Let us find out together whether it is a good fit

You are not sure if you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway – we will be happy to find out together whether we can still be a perfect match.

FAQ – Your questions, our answers

In our FAQs, you will find answers to many questions about your application.

Do you have specific questions about a position? Please contact the person listed in the job posting directly.
If you have general questions about the application process, we will be happy to help – you can find your contacts under »Contact«.

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  • We look forward to receiving your application! Please use our online job portal for this purpose. You can access it directly via the »Apply now« button in each job posting.

  • To make sure your application reaches the right contact person and is handled in line with data protection requirements, please submit it via our online job portal.

  • Whenever possible, address your application directly to the contact person named in the job posting.

    If you are unsure who to address, you are welcome to use a general greeting such as “Dear Sir or Madam.” We will make sure your application reaches the right person.

  • To process your application, we need your contact details and a CV. You can also optionally upload a cover letter as well as school and work certificates – this gives us the opportunity to get to know you even better.

  • You would like to join our team but cannot find a suitable position Then submit an unsolicited application through our online job portal.

    Please include your preferred area and the earliest possible starting date.

    You can find further information about submitting an unsolicited application here.

  • Unfortunately, it is not possible to apply for positions that are no longer published. . As soon as a position has been filled, it is immediately removed from our online job portal. Take a look at our current openings, perhaps there is something that fits your profile.

  • We will be happy to answer your questions about the advertised position. Please contact the person listed in the job posting directly.

  • Once we have received your application through our online job portal, you will automatically receive a confirmation. How quickly you receive feedback depends on various factors. Since a thorough review is important to us, we kindly ask for your patience.

  • If you have any questions about the status of your application, please reach out directly to the contact person named in the job posting.

  • Of course, your application will be treated confidentially. Your data will be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act. Further information can be found in our privacy policy, which is displayed during the online application process.

  • Your application and all related data will be stored for a maximum of six months after the application process has been completed.

    If your application is not successful, your documents will then be fully anonymized and archived solely for statistical purposes. You will not receive a separate notification about this.

    In the case of a successful application, your data will be transferred to your personnel file. Information about the storage period in the personnel file can be found in our information on the processing of personal data of employees.

  • TVöD refers to the collective agreement for the public sector in Germany (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst). The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft applies its regulations for employment, pay, and social benefits. You can find more information and the current salary tables (TVöD Bund) here.