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

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Working at Fraunhofer ITEM

Fraunhofer ITEM – We as an employer

The world is changing rapidly – and with it the demands of a healthy future. At Fraunhofer ITEM, our goal is not to »treat symptoms in the short term« but to create lasting impact. We protect people from health risks and develop solutions that truly improve lives.

Our employees are the key to this mission – they are our

»top talents for top research«

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More than research: how we work together

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Meet, Share, Connect

At Fraunhofer ITEM, you are not only part of an excellent research environment but also part of a vibrant community. To help us learn from one another, exchange ideas, and build connections, we regularly offer formats that go far beyond day-to-day work.


For example, colleagues meet at our Lunch Roulette, where lunch partners are matched randomly once a month on a voluntary basis. Another format, WissensZeit, provides a platform to present and discuss exciting projects, collaboration partners, and current research questions.

Arrive well from day one: with an individual digital onboarding plan, a personal welcome event at Fraunhofer ITEM, and a virtual introduction to the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

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Weitere Einblicke gibt’s in unseren sozialen Netzwerken.

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Our collaboration makes us strong – become part of our team.

Whether as part of our dragon boat team Green Tox Dragons, during the “Stadtradeln” cycling challenge, or in our active break sessions – at Fraunhofer ITEM, we stay fit together.
Sports connect people, provide balance to everyday work, and strengthen our team spirit.

Your benefits at Fraunhofer ITEM


Career with impact

Help shape the research of tomorrow and advance both society and your career

Company pension plan

Well protected – with our company pension plan (VBL)

Corporate Benefits

Enjoy attractive discounts from many top brands through our corporate benefits program

Network

Benefit from a strong network of Fraunhofer Institutes, universities, industry and international partners

Team spirit

Whether at Lunch Roulette with randomly matched colleagues or at WissensZeit with inspiring talks – we foster exchange and connection

Vacation

Take a break – enjoy 30 days of vacation plus extra time off at Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Company restaurant

Enjoy your lunch break in our company restaurant at discounted prices

Development

We not only take research to the next level, but also your development – with a wide range of training courses

Mobility

Getting here made easy: Free parking, charging stations, bike racks, and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket – no matter how you travel

Flexible working hours

Early bird or late riser? Our flexitime model offers flexible working hours — with time off to compensate for overtime

Work-life balance

We support you – in every phase of life: from mobile offices for working parents, emergency childcare and coaching to advice on home care and eldercare

Mobile working

Depending on your position, you have the freedom to work partly remotely from home

Strong foundation

Fraunhofer relies on a stable financing mix consisting of industrial contracts, public project funding and core funding

Compensation

Transparent compensation and 13th month's salary in accordance with the public sector collective agreement (TVöD)

Health

From company doctors and free flu vaccinations to height-adjustable desks and "active breaks"

Room for ideas

Fraunhofer offers you freedom for your research – from developing ideas to applying for projects and acquiring commercial customers


Our locations

At our three Fraunhofer ITEM sites in Hannover, Braunschweig, and Regensburg, we very much look forward to getting to know you.

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Hannover

At our main site in Hannover, research is conducted in the areas of »airway research«, »preclinical pharmacology and toxicology«, and »safety assessment and toxicology« – both preclinically and clinically. Clinical studies take place under state-of-the-art conditions at our Clinical Research Center Hannover (CRC Hannover).

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Braunschweig

In Braunschweig, our »pharmaceutical biotechnology« team has been developing biopharmaceutical processes for more than 25 years and produces active substances and investigational medicinal products in compliance with GMP standards. Located at the Science Campus Braunschweig-Süd, the team oversees the entire process from cell line development to clinical testing.

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Regensburg

The »personalized tumor therapy« division is based at the BioPark Regensburg. Here, we develop innovative methods for diagnostics and prevention, improve preclinical drug development, and drive the clinical translation of research through advanced cell models, assays, and biomarkers.

Shaping and developing

Our research thrives on the people who drive it forward. Whether researchers, technical staff, project managers, doctoral candidates, study coordinators, or leaders – here you can get to know them and discover how their knowledge, ideas, and passion make our success possible.

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Scientist in the Department of Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Stefanie Scheffler

»We've got a fantastic team here in the Department of Regulatory Affairs. Our doors are always open and we are in constant communication. This helps us get through even the tough times..«

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Head of the Department of Inhalation Toxicology

Dr. Gustav Bruer

»It is best to find a topic that really inspires and fully engages you scientifically.«

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Project manager and study coordinator in the Department of Clinical Airway Research

Annika Wittig

»The documentation of sensitive health data in clinical research is a critical puzzle piece for progress in medicine!«

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Biological laboratory technician in the Division of Translational Biomedical Engineering

Stefan Bol

»A particular motivator for me is having the opportunity to work on projects that can directly impact people's health.«

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Laboratory technician in the Department of Preclinical Pharmacology and In-vitro Toxicology

Annika Klauke

»I want to pass on my knowledge and to enthuse young people about the multifaceted and exciting job of a laboratory technician..«

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Head of Inhalation Technology Group

Mehmet Ramazanoglu

»What excites me most about my work is the opportunity to learn and discover something new almost every day.«

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Doctoral Candidate Working Group on Infection and Immunology

Tine Haesen

»Given my strong interest in cancer research, the opportunity to contribute to this field within an international research environment felt like the perfect fit for me.«

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Project manager in the Fraunhofer ITEM Division of Personalized Tumor Therapy in Regensburg

Dr. Nataša Stojanović Gužvić

»Understanding the molecular basis of human disease and cancer research in particular have fascinated me since my teenage years.«

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Scientist in the Braunschweig-based Fraunhofer ITEM Division of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Selina Schrader

»It is wonderful and fascinating to be involved in research that holds tremendous potential for the future, such as the development of vaccines and cancer therapies.«

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Longtime head of the Fraunhofer ITEM Department of Inhalation Toxicology in Hannover

Dr. Otto Creutzenberg

»It seemed exciting to me to be involved in important studies that help minimize the risk to human health.«

Organizing and enabling

Our colleagues in technical infrastructure, IT, HR, purchasing, controlling, and accounting play a crucial role in making health research possible. Here you can get to know some of them and discover how their dedication and expertise enable our work.

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Process manager in the Department of Central Services

Sibel Can

»Making process work solution-based and sustainable excites me.«

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Head of Technical Infrastructure

Marvin Thienel

»My team and I together provide the technical environment that allows our scientists to do their research as smoothly as possible.«

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Member of the Quality Assurance team and contact for data protection

Stefanie Katzensteiner

»Only through collaboration and mutual understanding can we achieve our quality goals together.«

Our guiding principles

At Fraunhofer ITEM, we combine scientific excellence with social responsibility. Our employees bring this attitude to life every day – through curiosity, team spirit, and the conviction that research can make a difference.

This shared mindset shapes both our projects and the way we work together. Our guiding principles illustrate how we understand and shape collaboration. 

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Do our values resonate with you? Great — we look forward to receiving your application!

Here you can find our open positions