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 to help you find your way around. Whilst our selection processes adhere to professional standards, the duration of the procedures can vary considerably. Factors influencing this include the number of applications received and the number of people involved in the selection process.
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 via our application system. However, there may be exceptions for certain positions:
In some cases, specific internship positions are advertised.
If you wish to submit a speculative application for an internship with a particular institute or division, please contact a relevant contact person (e.g. a group or department head, central institute administration, or secretariat) in the area directly by email. Contact details can usually be found on the individual websites.
If you are unsure who to send your unsolicited application for an internship to, you can apply for one of the general internship vacancies.
Many thesis projects are advertised.
If you wish to submit a speculative application for a bachelor's / master's / PhD thesis with a particular institute , please contact a relevant contact person (e.g. a group or department head, central institute administration, or secretariat) in the area directly by email. Contact details can usually be found on the individual websites.
Application tips for your career at Forschungszentrum Jülich
Application procedures may differ between countries. In Germany, it is common to:
- Format: submit applications online as PDF documents
- Cover Letter: write a short cover letter (usually one page)
- Curriculum Vitae: provide a tabular CV, list experience in reverse chronological order
- Attachments: include certificates and references
- Language: Apply in the language in which the position is advertised. If the vacancy is advertised in both German and English, you can choose your preferred language.
- Personal details such as a photo or date of birth are optional.
- Applications are usually tailored to the specific position.
Always follow the instructions in the job advertisement, as specific requirements may vary depending on the position.
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).
