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At the Federal Office for Radiation Protection, training places are provided for traditional administrative, technical and laboratory occupations. As part of their training, trainees pass through different administrative areas and specialist departments.

Training vacancies

• Training vacancies are filled on 1 September each year. These vacancies are advertised on our website from October/November of the previous year.
• Candidates are selected by 31 March, after the application deadline has expired.
• At its various sites, the Federal Office for Radiation Protection provides training for the following occupations:

Salzgitter: IT specialist (male/female/diverse)

Munich: biology lab assistant (male/female/diverse)

Berlin: IT specialist (male/female/diverse)

As the number of training places in the individual vocational profiles depends on our operational needs, we dont offer each profile every year.

Training is delivered at a variety of locations. As well as attending a vocational school, the trainees also pass through different administrative areas and specialist departments. The time for which the trainees remain in the individual stages of training is defined by the training regulations for the respective vocational profile.

For technical occupations, the training leads into project work at the end of the second year of training. In terms of both the procedure and the type and scope of tasks, the assigned projects are intended to prepare trainees for the upcoming final examination.

Application process

Interested candidates who wish to apply for currently advertised vacancies should submit their application by email to bewerbungen@bfs.de or by writing to the address below within the advertised period:

Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz

• - Referat Z2 Personalmanagement -
• Postbox 100149
• 38201 Salzgitter

Application documents

The application should be accompanied by the following documents:

application letter

• CV in tabular form
• last two school reports

evidence of internships (if any)

in the case of severe disability: a copy of the disabled pass or evidence of equivalent status

Please only submit copies of any certificates and other forms of evidence.

The BfS guarantees the professional equality of all genders and promotes diversity among its staff. We would be delighted if people of all nationalities feel that our advertised vacancies appeal to them. Applications from individuals with disabilities are especially welcome.

Final thesesShow / Hide

• Within the framework of a final thesis at the BfS, students can work independently and in a results-oriented manner on a problem / question from a specialist field.
• Good cooperation between the university, the BfS, and especially the BfS supervisor is important here.
• Supervision by the BfS consists of technical support in working on a topic as well as support in literature research and problem solving. The presentation of the results in the context of a BfS colloquium is desirable.

Application process

Every personnel decision helps to shape the future of the BfS. The recruitment of new employees is therefore extremely important to us. Under What we offer , you will find some good reasons for why you should choose to work for the BfS.

The starting point for every recruitment decision is the professional qualification of the applicant. When filling vacancies, we are looking for well-qualified employees who would like to help shape change processes and meet changing professional requirements – both now and in the future. In addition to professional qualifications, we attach great importance to personal and social skills (soft skills).

If one of our advertised positions has piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your detailed application.

Please apply only for the positions advertised. Please refrain from submitting unsolicited applications that do not refer to a specific position.

Please apply only for advertised positions. Please do not send us unsolicited applications that do not relate to a specific position.

In order to make it easier for you to apply to the BfS, we have compiled important information and tips on applying below. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us personally at bewerbungen@bfs.de .

Check-list for your application

Cover letter (your motivation)Show / Hide

• Leave a lasting impression, and arouse our interest.
• Leave a lasting impression, and arouse our interest.
• It takes time to write an expressive/meaningful cover letter. Therefore, please think about the following questions in advance and try to address them in your cover letter:
• What interests do you associate with the BfS?
• What is your motivation for applying to work for us?
• What qualifications do you have for the position advertised (professional, personal, and social aspects)?
• What do you expect from working for us?
• What experience do you have that would be advantageous for the BfS and/or the position advertised?
• What specific experience do you have in the areas mentioned?
• The cover letter should not exceed 1–2 pages.
• Please pay particular attention to the relevant requirements of the jobs advertised .

Curriculum vitaeShow / Hide

This is how we imagine your ideal CV

• Your CV should be structured, comprehensible, informative, and complete.
• Please make sure that your contact details are up to date so that we can contact you during the application process.
• You are welcome to add a photo to your CV. However, this is not absolutely necessary.
• Please present your CV in tabular form.

References and certificatesShow / Hide

In order to complete your application, please enclose all relevant references and certificates that prove your knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience for the position advertised.

Particularly relevant for us here are

• a confirmation of your educational qualification (e.g. Masters degree, diploma, apprenticeship, school-leaving certificate)
• your references, which provide information about your professional qualifications and knowledge

if applicable, proof of voluntary work/social commitment

if applicable, proof of existing disability

Foreign degrees

• If you have obtained one or more of your degrees abroad, please be sure to enclose the relevant proof of equivalence with a German degree with your application.
• You can find further information and help on the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) .
• What happens next?

After your application

After you have applied to us via Interamt, you will receive a confirmation of receipt from us. Please also check your spam folder. If you do NOT receive a confirmation of receipt within the application deadline, please contact us immediately before this deadline.

The first step towards the future has been taken!

After the application deadline, the applications received will be reviewed by our human resources management team. All applications that fulfil the formal criteria of the job advertisement will be forwarded to the relevant technical division.

Depending on the number of applications received, the review may take some time. Please be patient. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

If your profile matches the position advertised, you will receive an invitation to an interview by email.

All about the job interview

Invitation to a job interviewShow / Hide

• Have you received an invitation to an interview? If so, your application has piqued our interest, and we look forward to meeting you in person.
• Please confirm the appointment promptly, or inform us by email via bewerbungen@bfs.de . If the specified date does not suit you, we will find a solution together.
• For the interview, it is particularly important that you present yourself as authentically as possible and that you are conscious of what motivated you to apply to work for the BfS.
• What can I expect in the interview?Show / Hide
• Depending on the position advertised, several people from the BfS will attend the interview alongside you.

These usually include

• Members of the technical division (e.g. the head of unit)
• Members of the human resources unit (usually the human resources officer responsible)

The Equal Opportunities Officer

A member of the Staff Representation

The Representative for Disabled Employees

The selection committee is made up of members of the technical division and the human resources unit.

Procedure of the interview

You will first be introduced to all the people taking part in the interview. The representative of the human resources unit will lead the interview.

Then its up to you: What do we need to know about you? Briefly summarise your professional career. What do you know about us? What do you think awaits you in the position advertised? What motivated you to apply to work for us? What interests you about the position advertised? And what do you bring to the table?

You will then be asked subject-specific or specialised questions by the member of the technical division.

Small tasks (e.g. a role play, a presentation, or similar) are also possible. These will then be referred to separately in the invitation letter.

The human resources representative will then ask you some “soft skill” questions.

Are there any questions left unanswered? Finally, you will have the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have. We will let you know how the process continues.

What else you need to know

• We also have the option of conducting interviews on line. You will then receive the corresponding link in advance.
• If you are unable to attend an appointment, please contact us at the following email address: bewerbungen@bfs.de .
• We will then find a solution.
• We want you to feel comfortable in the interview. The “dress code” is therefore appropriately casual.

After the interviewShow / Hide

Following the interviews, the selection committee discusses the applications and, depending on the suit