Applying to Forschungszentrum Jülich | Application process, tips and FAQs

Overview | Submitting your Application | Tips | FAQ | Procedure for Trainees

Everything you need to know about applying to Forschungszentrum Jülich

Have you found an interesting vacancy at Forschungszentrum Jülich and would like to apply? On this page, you will find everything you need: an overview of our application and selection process, as well as helpful tips and links to guide you step by step.

The application process at a glance

This overview is intended as a guide. Sometimes the process moves faster, sometimes it takes a little more time. Each selection process is as individual as the people and circumstances behind it.

What you should know about the selection process at Forschungszentrum Jülich:

• Format: If applicable, a video interview for pre-selection and/or a more in-depth interview either in person or via video.
• Interview content: Questions about your background, professional expertise and transferable skills, as well as information about the general conditions and the opportunity to ask your own questions.
• Possible additional selection components : Presentation, (practical) task, interview simulation.
• Participants: Employees from the hiring department, and where applicable also representatives from HR and employee representative bodies (Works Council, Representative Body for Employees with Disabilities, Equal Opportunities Officer).

How to submit your application to Forschungszentrum Jülich

As a rule, applying to Forschungszentrum Jülich is quick and easy online. However, there are exceptions for certain positions – such as internships or thesis projects. You can find out more about these here.

Application tips for your career at Forschungszentrum Jülich

Your application should include a cover letter, a CV and copies of all certificates and documents relevant to the position, such as degrees and further training. Please apply online wherever possible and submit your documents as PDFs via our online application system. Make sure that the file size is not too large (max. 5 MB per document or 20 MB for the entire application).

Below, you can find more information about the individual documents that should be included in your application.

FAQs about applying to Forschungszentrum Jülich

Whether you have questions about our job postings, the application process or the interview stage – our FAQs provide answers to all the key questions about applying to Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Application and selection procedure for trainees

Find more information on the application and selection procedure for trainees (in German).