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Internship positions in Germany

78 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Germany is continental Europe's largest research system, with over 400 universities and major non-university research organisations including the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, Helmholtz Association and Leibniz Association. Most academic salaries follow the public-sector TV-L scale (E13 for PhD/postdoc, W2/W3 for professors). Positions are usually funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft), the BMBF, or institutional budgets.

•Salary scale: TV-L E13 (~€50,000–65,000 gross for postdocs)
•Working language: English common in STEM labs, German for admin
•EU Blue Card fast-tracks work permits for researchers
•DFG is the main competitive funding body

Fraunhofer UMSICHT · UMSICHT - Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik

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Master's Thesis/Internship in the Field of Polymer Chemistry of Bio-based Raw Materials

We want an earth worth living on. Our applied research in Circular Economy, Carbon Management, Green Hydrogen and Local Energy Systems makes concrete contributions to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As an institute of the Fraunhofer Society, we demonstrate how to not only overcome challenges, but to grow from them. We push boundaries, think further and shape the future with applied research. Diverse perspectives and ways of thinking strengthen creativity and innovation in our scientific...

🇩🇪 Oberhausen

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer UMSICHT

Fraunhofer IZI · IZI - Cell Therapy and Immunology

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Unsolicited Application for an Internship at the Rostock Site

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI, we bring together the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus is on cell and gene therapy, pharmaceuticals and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, and other innovative topics. We are the professional home for scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who work together in the service of health. Are you looking for an opportunity for an internship during your studies or an orientation internship? Then you've come to the right place! At Fraunhofer IZI, we regularly…

🇩🇪 Rostock

No deadlineSource: Fraunhofer IZI

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Frequently asked questions

What is the TV-L salary scale for academic positions in Germany?+

Most academic positions in Germany follow the TV-L (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder) salary scale. PhD students and postdocs are typically on E13, earning roughly €50,000–65,000 gross per year depending on experience level and state.

Do I need a Habilitation for a professorship in Germany?+

Traditionally yes, but Germany has been introducing tenure-track (Juniorprofessur) positions that serve as an alternative to the Habilitation. Many universities now offer W1 tenure-track positions leading to W2/W3 professorships without requiring a Habilitation.

Is English sufficient for academic work in Germany?+

In most STEM research groups, English is the everyday working language. However, teaching duties, administrative communication and some social science/humanities positions require German. Job postings typically specify the language requirement.

Internship positions in Germany

Master's Thesis/Internship in the Field of Polymer Chemistry of Bio-based Raw Materials

Unsolicited Application for an Internship at the Rostock Site

Frequently asked questions

Unsolicited Application for an Internship at the Rostock Location

Unsolicited Application for an Internship at the Leipzig Location

Unsolicited Application for an Internship at the Leipzig Site

Internship: Plug-in Development for Energy Consumption Calculation in the VIBN

Internship or Thesis: Functionally Integrated Lightweight Construction with a Focus on Pultrusion

Unsolicited Application as Intern

Unsolicited Application for a Mandatory Internship / Practical Semester

Speculative Application Oldenburg: Internship, Student Assistantship with/without Thesis

Unsolicited Application Oldenburg: Internship, Student Research Assistant with/without Thesis

Unsolicited Application Bremerhaven: Internship, Student Research Assistant with/without Thesis

Speculative Application Bremerhaven: Internship, Student Assistantship with/without Thesis

Internship in Vehicle and Traffic Safety in Dresden

SPECULATIVE APPLICATION: INTERNSHIP

UNSOLICITED APPLICATION: INTERN

Pharmacist in Internship (all genders) - Research Institute

Unsolicited Application - Working student, Intern, Bachelor's or Master's degree candidate

Unsolicited Application - Student Research Assistant, Intern, Bachelor's or Master's Student

Unsolicited Application - Student Intern

Open Application for Interns and Student Research Assistants

Mandatory Internship in Manufacturing Technologies

Unsolicited Application for Students: Research Assistant (all genders), Internship, Thesis

Intern / Student Research Assistant in the field of "System Process Engineering"

MA/BA/Internship in the Field of Switchable Mixed-Matrix Membranes for Direct Air Capture