Apprenticeship IT Specialist for application development

Your world is programming languages and IT software development?

Then this training is the ideal choice for you!

This job posting is in collaboration with Charité, and you will be redirected to their career page for more details.

Duration: 3 years
Start of training: 01 Aug
Training site: Berlin

Requirements: The vocational training is conducted in German. This means your knowledge of German must be at the appropriate level (C1 level). Additionally, a completed secondary school education or an equivalent qualification is required.

Please submit your application in German—we look forward to receiving it!

For 2026, there is no training position at the BIH. You can apply at Charité.

Training Process

The training for IT specialists in application development at BIH is organized by the "Ausbildungsverbund Fachinformatik Berlin (afib)". In the first year of training, afib teaches fundamental knowledge and provides extensive preparation for the intermediate exam (Final Exam 1) and the final exam (Final Exam 2).

The training typically lasts 3 years and is complemented by attending vocational school.

Practical training at BIH begins from the 11th month of the apprenticeship.

FAQ

You will be attending a vocational school (Berufsschule), where you learn the relevant theory of your profession.

The responsible vocational school is the "Oberstufenzentrum Informations- und Medizintechnik" (OSZ IMT), Haarlemer Straße 23-27, 12359 Berlin.

www.oszimt.de
The vocational school lessons take place every three weeks on a weekly basis (block lessons).
After the 10-month introductory phase at the "Ausbildungsverbund Fachinformatik Berlin (afib)", the practical training at BIH begins in the research group of Prof. Dr. Roland Eils in the Data Management Team, located at the Rahel Hirsch Center for Translational Medicine in the center of Berlin.

Vocational school and practical phases at BIH alternate.

This is why the training programme is also known as "dual vocational training" combining practical experience at BIH with theoretical education at vocational school (German: Berufsschule).
The training at BIH is compensated according to the TVAöD.

TVAöD stands for "Tarifvertrag für Auszubildende im öffentlichen Dienst," which translates to the collective agreement for trainees in the public service. It defines the salary, working conditions, and benefits for trainees employed in public-sector organizations in Germany.
The apprenticeship includes a weekly working time of 38.5 hours.
Very good. With a successfully completed apprenticeship, we offer you a long-term perspective at BIH.
Extensive information on regulations and requirements can be found on the website of the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training. In particular, the "Regulation on Vocational Training for IT Specialists" and the "Framework Curriculum for IT Specialists" provide valuable insights into the structure of the training programme.

www.bibb.de/dienst/berufesuche/de/index_berufesuche.php/profile/apprenticeship/80000

Voices on the training

We are looking for individuals who enjoy programming. Career changers and those who have dropped out of computer science studies are welcome.

Philipp Strubel

Phillip Strubel is a Scientific Software Developer / BIH Trainer in the Data Management and Bioinformatics Services Team at the Center for Digital Health – BIH/Charité – in the research group of Prof. Dr. Roland Eils.

IT Specialist for application development

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