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Unsolicited applications

Your initiative, your start

Did not find the right position? No problem – show initiative!

Your unsolicited application is your chance to tell us what excites you and where you see yourself contributing at Fraunhofer ITEM

Submit an unsolicited application now

Take the initiative – your opportunities

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Student assistant / working student

Would you like to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical experience? With us, you can gain valuable insights into applied research while still studying.

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Thesis (Bachelor / Master)

You are approaching the final stage of your studies. Why not complete it at one of the most renowned research institutes? Write your thesis with us and experience research first-hand.

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Mandatory internship

Your mandatory internship is coming up? Discover what really excites you, experience applied research, and help shape the future with us.

This is where you can get involved in our research.

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Safety Assessment and Toxicology

In the field of safety assessment and toxicology, you can gain exciting insights into a variety of research areas. Our work spans mechanistic toxicology and in silico toxicology, regulatory issues, inhalation toxicology, bio and environmental analytics, bioinformatics and biomedical engineering.

Show us your strengths – we look forward to your application.

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Preclinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

In this field, you will find a variety of opportunities in our departments of preclinical pharmacology, pathology and clinical chemistry, preclinical toxicology and animal laboratory and infection and immunology.

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Airway Research

In the Department of Clinical Airway Research, you will contribute to a key step in translational research – testing new drugs in humans. Together with interdisciplinary teams and using state-of-the-art facilities at the Clinical Research Center Hannover, we conduct proof-of-concept studies in compliance with GCP guidelines.

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Top-level support for top-level research

Even without working in the lab, you can help advance health research with us. In our central services, you ensure that our scientific work runs smoothly. Whether in human resources management, recruiting, purchasing, controlling, accounting, contract management, or communication and marketing – you will find a wide range of opportunities here.

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 unsolicited application! Please use our online job portal for this purpose. You can access it directly via the »Apply now« button in each job posting for unsolicited applications.

  • To ensure that your unsolicited application reaches the right contact person and is processed in compliance with data protection regulations, we kindly ask you to use our online job portal.

  • Whenever possible, address your application directly to the contact person named in the job posting or to the manager of the department you are applying to on your own initiative. You can find an overview of our contacts on our website.

    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 ensure that we can consider your unsolicited application in the best possible way, please include not only your contact details and CV but also any other relevant information.

    It is helpful, for example, if you indicate the desired duration and starting date in case you are applying for a mandatory internship or for writing your thesis.

    It is also important to specify the area or department you are interested in. The easiest way to do this is by using the “Comments” field in the application portal or by mentioning it directly in your cover letter.

  • The easiest way to specify your area of interest is in the »Comments« field in the application portal or directly in your cover letter.

  • Yes, that is possible. Please indicate in your application which departments you are interested in and, if possible, specify your priorities. This helps us assign your application more accurately.

  • Permanent positions such as researcher or PhD candidate roles are advertised specifically. Unfortunately, we cannot accept unsolicited applications for these positions – but we would be happy if you regularly check our job portal for new opportunities.

  • Once we have received your unsolicited 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 unsolicited application, please reach out directly to the contact person named in the job posting.